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Hi fellow nurses!

I have recently started a remote/work from home job doing Telehealth nurse navigaton, which is basically just a call center and I am on the phone with patients all day. I am very micromanaged and have Aux codes to use even for when I go to the bathroom. Needless to say, it is exhausting.

I do not want to be client facing anymore and would prefer a work environment where I am given “X” amount of work to be done in a day or week’s time and I can work on things how I see fit (eg grind out 8 hours of work in 5 hours or work a 12 hour day on Thursday so that I can leave early on Friday etc). 

Does anyone have any insight as to what kinds of remote/work from home nursing jobs allow for that kind of autonomy?

I was looking into things like prior authorization nursing for insurance companies or nursing informatics, but I am not sure. Any insight or information would be helpful! Thank you ?

Following this post - I tried to message you, Labornurse123, but perhaps because I just set up my account today, the forum would not let me send a message.  I will try again tomorrow ? 

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11 hours ago, jackofalltradesRN said:

Following this post - I tried to message you, Labornurse123, but perhaps because I just set up my account today, the forum would not let me send a message.  I will try again tomorrow ? 

The Private Conversation feature will only be activated after the member has 15 substantial posts.  This was implemented long ago to discourage spammers.  Thank you for your understanding.

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Ah - Thank you, dianah, ADN - I understand.  So, Labornurse123, if you are still following this thread, I will leave you my email address as I can't PM you here.  If the invitation to answer questions, and discuss a bit your current employment stands - [email protected] - thank you!

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On 9/5/2021 at 10:27 AM, labornurse123 said:

Just to give an update to anyone who might be following this thread - I actually started a job in June that I would consider to be my “dream job!”

I started applying on LinkedIn and found a medical/life insurance company that was hiring a cohort of RN’s for remote positions, and I got hired. I love it! I am basically using my nursing background/skills and knowledge to look through client’s medical records, pharmacological hx, financial hx, driving record, etc and determining whether or not to approve or deny them for life insurance, and what their premium will be if I approve them.

 My team of managers and coworkers are great, it is 100% remote, and my hours are not super strict in terms of logging on/logging off for the day - I just have to ensure that I am being productive and getting roughly 8 hours of work done in a day. I can take lunch when I want and am not micromanaged at all. I also am more of an introvert and like that I don’t have to talk to people all day. Occasionally I might have to make a call to an agent to let them know why their client has been declined, but for the most part, I can just put music on and do my work. I can travel when I want, as long as I bring my laptop and monitor and have secure wifi. 
 

Overall it is great. I really couldn’t be happier and would encourage nurses who have similar personality types to me to look into life insurance underwriting in the future! I also want to add that I only had 2.5 years of nursing/work experience when I was hired.

@labornurse123 I tried to message you, but I guess I'm not allowed to send private messages yet since I'm a new user to the forum. Could you pm me with more info please ?.  This sounds perfect for me. I have a new baby and won't be able to find a sitter 100% of the time. Is this something I could do with a baby at home at least part of the time? 

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I would be curious to know the name of the company also. Will you DM me? I’m unable to direct message. @labornurse123

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Sep 5, 2021

 

Just to give an update to anyone who might be following this thread - I actually started a job in June that I would consider to be my “dream job!”

 

I started applying on LinkedIn and found a medical/life insurance company that was hiring a cohort of RN’s for remote positions, and I got hired. I love it! I am basically using my nursing background/skills and knowledge to look through client’s medical records, pharmacological hx, financial hx, driving record, etc and determining whether or not to approve or deny them for life insurance, and what their premium will be if I approve them.

 

 My team of managers and coworkers are great, it is 100% remote, and my hours are not super strict in terms of logging on/logging off for the day - I just have to ensure that I am being productive and getting roughly 8 hours of work done in a day. I can take lunch when I want and am not micromanaged at all. I also am more of an introvert and like that I don’t have to talk to people all day. Occasionally I might have to make a call to an agent to let them know why their client has been declined, but for the most part, I can just put music on and do my work. I can travel when I want, as long as I bring my laptop and monitor and have secure wifi. 

 

 

Overall it is great. I really couldn’t be happier and would encourage nurses who have similar personality types to me to look into life insurance underwriting in the future! I also want to add that I only had 2.5 years of nursing/work experience when I was hired.

 

Edited Sep 5, 2021 by labornurse123

Hi there, I just saw your post and attempted to private message you but unfortunately the system is not allowing me.

Can you please message me- I would like to ask you some more details about your job. Thx bunch

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@labornurse123 

Hi there, I just saw your post and attempted to private message you but unfortunately the system is not allowing me.

Can you please message me- I would like to ask you some more details about your job. Thx bunch

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi everyone, thought I’d leave my email here for anyone to reach out with regard to questions/details about my current job in underwriting. My email is [email protected]

I check my email way more often than I check this forum, so please email if attempting to contact me. Thanks!

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Any remote jobs for a licensed vocational nurse?

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