jobs for nurse with back problems

[nurse jane doe]

I am getting to the point where lifting patients and constantly being on my feet is killing me. My back and knees constantly hurt. I'm looking around for a new job and would like to find a job that does not have as much patient care and time on my feet. However, for most of the jobs I am finding, I do not meet their requirements. I have looked for jobs with insurance companies (most require BSN or hospital experience), MDS (requires previous MDS experience), DON/ADON/Unit Manager/Supervisor (all require previous management experience).... I do have over 5 years experience as a nurse (1.5 as an RN, the rest as an LPN), but my experience is in long term/rehab and home health. Without acute care experience, I feel like I am stuck. I really do not enjoy the home health and I would like to get out of long term care, as well. What other jobs are there for an associate's degree RN that do not involve the patient care? Are employers less inclined to hire a nurse with back problems?

[tknrosales]

I would look into a quick rn to bsn program, I know some of them are pretty quick. The you could work research or pharmaceutical sales

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Also - PLEASE make sure you have begun the (arduous) process of collecting sufficient amount of documentation about your work-related 'cumulative injury'. There may come a time when you need to tap into Federal/State Workers Compensation benefits due to on-the-job injury. If so, you will need to have some clear records of the issue, including physician documentation, to back up your claims. You are entitled to this benefit from the system that you have paid into for years.

Benefits could include retraining support if you are unable to continue to perform the duties of your current job as well as income support to make up for income lost due to disability. Take care of yourself by opting not to perform manual lifting. There's no need to sacrifice your health any further.