Looking for the not so typical LPN job

[SDALPN]

Please post if you are an LPN doing a job that isn't the typical clinic, hospital, LTC, PDN type job.

I'm thinking of changing my area of nursing. I have no interest in the typical jobs. I'm getting burned out with PDN. I prefer working alone or with a few people. I don't want the risk and pressure of LTC. I don't want to work in a clinic doing vital signs all day. And I'm sick of the nutty families in PDN...dealing with them in short bursts instead of constantly is fine and I'm tired of them having control over my hours. I prefer a job where I can wear scrubs. I hate dressing up for work.

So far I have applied to 2 plasma centers as I'd enjoy doing assessments all day. And I have applied to an assisted living facility for management experience.

So what do you do that is different from the typical LPN job? What is your day like? If you are comfortable discussing it, what is the pay like? Any other job suggestions? I'm in NC if that makes a difference. Thanks!

[SDALPN]

That kinda sounds more interesting than I thought. I'm still not sure that I'm the right fit for that crowd though.

I have an interview with a plasma center. It sounds interesting. They don't want to pay what I'm worth. In fact, they really want to pay what I was paid when I started nursing. I'm not so sure about that part unless they can cone up with more. But the rest of it sounds like something I'd like. If the benefits package is excellent I'll consider the job. Any thoughts? Things to consider or ask during the interview? Thanks.

[Arleq]

What's your state, if I may ask?

I am in NJ, and I doubt I may find those positions as LPN; though, thanks to your comment I'll start looking.

Thank you.

[Arleq]

Please ignore my previous request. In this post I found all the info I was asking you. Thanks and good luck to you.

[dawrhino]

What exactly are those jobs? I've heard of both, but don't know anything more about them than the title.

MDS Coordinator - just in short - every nursing home is required by OBRA to perform MDS assessment on every resident on admission and every 90 days thereafter. If resident is medicare - he/she needs assessment done on 5/ 14/ 30/ 60 days. if there is any significant change - there need to be done additional assessment. Sometimes floor nurses do part of it. Sometimes restorative aids fill some parts. But all sections have to be supervised by MDS coordinator. After the assessment , there must be done /updated care plan based on what was triggered on MDS.

When it comes to restorative nursing - I do not know if Your state requires this. In Illinois there is requirement for restorative nurse to supervise restorative program - walking/ rooming/ ADLs etc. You spend some time on the floor and some time in the office writing plan and updating them. Also participate in MDS mostly section G .