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  1. "Contract" UR/CM positions, AZ

    Bear05 replied to Rntr's topic in Case Management

    Yes, it's a CM position. It's a community organization that provides services for medicaid clients. The CM is responsible for coordinating care, assess needs, referring pt's to appropriate resources,...

  2. "Contract" UR/CM positions, AZ

    Bear05 replied to Rntr's topic in Case Management

    Thank you for the advice! I'll definitely take it under consideration. Good luck to

  3. "Contract" UR/CM positions, AZ

    Bear05 replied to Rntr's topic in Case Management

    I plan on working prn just to keep my foot in the door. Jobs are very hard to come by now. I also just got a job offer for a clinic CM position that I applied to. The job sounds very interesting and...

  4. Need advice on per diem flu clinic

    Bear05 replied to Cisl4him's topic in General Nursing

    It is difficult, especially now since I'm getting older. You can google medical staffing agencies, indeed, or careerbuilder to find flu clinic/agency

  5. "Contract" UR/CM positions, AZ

    Bear05 replied to Rntr's topic in Case Management

    That's true. I'm just afraid that if I pass up this opportunity there will not be anything else out there. CM jobs are so hard to

  6. Need advice on per diem flu clinic

    Bear05 replied to Cisl4him's topic in General Nursing

    You could always do the flu clinic until you land a permanent full time job. I agree with the previous poster about getting plenty of hrs since the commute is a hr. You can apply to more than one...

  7. "Contract" UR/CM positions, AZ

    Bear05 replied to Rntr's topic in Case Management

    I have wondered this too. I have an interview for a 3 month temp job with bcbs. I wondering if this would be the best way to break into the profession since I'm having no luck with obtaining jobs in...

  8. big dilemma on working shift

    Bear05 replied to jfj0710's topic in Nursing Career

    It would depend on how flexible your current employers are and if they would allow you time off for clinicals/class. Can you cut back your hrs on your current

  9. 8 hours vs 12?

    Bear05 replied to Livingdeadnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I personally could not work 5 8h shifts as a bedside nurse. Working 3 12's is already hard enough. Is there any way that you work 3 in a row so that you would have more days off? Your current schedule...

  10. nursing vs social work?

    Bear05 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the above poster. I would probally choose the SW route

  11. non clinical jobs: experience required

    Bear05 replied to bccpete's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you tried applying for acute care nursing positions at the hospitals in your area? If not, I would suggest doing this first. It's super competitive out there and experienced nurses like myself...

  12. Wellpoint/Anthem BCBS phone interview

    Bear05 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Case Management

    I know how you feel Techno! My apps are just sitting there in limbo. It's super competitive out there since so many nurses are attempting to get into this field. I think that I may be at a...

  13. I cringe at the thought of work

    Bear05 replied to ALHRN11's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way about nursing. I've been doing this for 9yrs now and trying to get away from bedside nursing. It's been so hard finding jobs away from the bedside lately. I'm also thinking about...

  14. Wellpoint/Anthem BCBS phone interview

    Bear05 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Case Management

    Glad that you're liking the new position. I can't wait for the day that I can put bedside nursing behind me for good. If you don't mind me asking, did you have prior experience in CM when you applied?...

  15. Wellpoint/Anthem BCBS phone interview

    Bear05 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Case Management

  16. And the waiting continues? ...

    Bear05 replied to TechnoRN's topic in Case Management

    That's good to know. I guess I'll just keep trying and hope to be called some

  17. And the waiting continues? ...

    Bear05 replied to TechnoRN's topic in Case Management

    I'm in the same boat. I've applied everywhere including hospitals and insurance companies. I applied for a few positions at Wellpoint and haven't heard a thing. It seems like these types of jobs are...

  18. What's the best nursing schedule for me?

    Bear05 replied to NursePick's topic in Nursing Career

    I work 3/12s (nights) on a cardiac floor. No weekends since we have dedicated weekend staff. I would pick the ED so that you could get acute care nursing experience. It would also open many doors for...

  19. Night Shift and Your Health - Advice Needed

    Bear05 replied to Maymie's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm going through the same thing now and just can't tolerate nights like I did when I was younger. I'm completely stressed and lost more than 10 lbs this past year d/t nights. Basically, you have to...

  20. Wellpoint/Anthem BCBS phone interview

    Bear05 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Case Management

    I've applied to several work from home CM positions with WellPoint in July/Aug and my status still shows resume adknowledged. It seems like it's so difficult to get these types of jobs! Are they...

  21. Job Interview

    Bear05 posted a topic in Case Management

    I'm going to an interview this week for a nurse CM position. The position is at a not for profit community organization that assists members enrolled in the medicaid program. I have 9yrs of nursing...

  22. Job Interview

    Bear05 replied to Bear05's topic in Case Management

    Thank you so much for the responsembarnbsn! It was very helpful. So far I've received a brief overview of the organization and the expectations of the case managers there. I'm scheduled to have a 2nd...

  23. Long Term Care Medicaid vs Worker's Comp Case Management

    Bear05 replied to cubrnjvm's topic in Case Management

    This is a good question that I've been wanting to know as well. How difficult is it to learn workers comp without previous case management