Quick rundown: I am an LVN in California. I worked in mental health/nursing within the CA prison system for 12 years and have recently medically retired due to work related injuries. I am on the hunt for a desk related LVN job and ran across Utilization Review / Utilization Management as a possibility. I have medical retirement 'work restrictions' which essentially eliminates any and all bedside care.
My question: Considering I have zero experience with Utilization Review / Utilization Management, I would imagine my hiring prospects would be fairly low. I have been doing some digging and ran across the Case Management Institute website (https://casemanagementinstitute.com/) which offers a Utilization Management / MCG course. This course apparently makes you eligible to get your MCG Certification.
Would it be advisable for someone in my position to take a course such as this and have that on my resume? Do you feel it would substantially heighten my chances of getting hired into a Utilization Review / Utilization Management position?
If not, what would you advise? Any other desk-related jobs in the LVN field?
Any advice would be appreciated.