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I am a DON for med/surg and ER. Like many of you, I'm sure, I am feeling the burnout and frustration of the job. I was curious, do any of you or have any of you ever worked from home with your nursing degree? I am interested in this but not sure what kind of jobs to look for and if they are legit. Would love some feedback!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.

I work remotely and have my office day at home. But the job entails a lot of traveling...locally, but still traveling. I investigate complaints and perform annual inspections in healthcare facilities out in the community; i.e. personal care homes, community living arrangements, assisted living communities, etc. I love it! Riding around alone is heaven for this med-surg nurse! I found this position by scouring the Dept. of Community Health website. Not thrilled at all with the pay, but for sanity and peace of mind, I love it!

All I have to do is go in with my rules and regs, point out what facilities are doing wrong, cite them for it (not even my place to offer ways to correct the problem), and move on to the next facility. In 2 months, more or less, I do a follow-up visit to see if the problem has been corrected.

No patients, no families, no doctors, no Dilaudid! Love it!:D

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I presently work from home as an RN case manager for a major insurance company. I've had this job for about six months.

Although I have a makeshift home office, I do a considerable amount of driving to healthcare facilities, all of which are located in a semi-rural area in a nearby county.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

I work from home as a faculty member at an online university teaching graduate nursing courses. After 39 years at the bedside it is heaven!

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Search AN and search major job boards. Many telecommuting positions are available to you.

I have worked from home for 5 years for a local HMO. Found the position through a contracting agency, but it might be offered through your hospital.

You can do this.

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I presently work from home as an RN case manager for a major insurance company. I've had this job for about six months.

Although I have a makeshift home office, I do a considerable amount of driving to healthcare facilities, all of which are located in a semi-rural area in a nearby county.

100 % work from home here. Pajamas are getting a little crusty.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.
100 % work from home here. Pajamas are getting a little crusty.

I have three video meetings/ week. For each I am supposed to appear on camera 'business professional'. I keep a huge pink scarf by my desk, wrap it around me- and no one is the wiser.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
100 % work from home here. Pajamas are getting a little crusty.
I wish my job was 100% work from home. As long as the work is interesting and the price is right, I'll happily forgo traveling to facilities. It's my least favorite part of the job.
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I have three video meetings/ week. For each I am supposed to appear on camera 'business professional'. I keep a huge pink scarf by my desk, wrap it around me- and no one is the wiser.

Pink must be your color! No video meetings required .. yet. I will keep it in mind. Must cover up the jammies and bedhead.:roflmao:

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I wish my job was 100% work from home. As long as the work is interesting and the price is right, I'll happily forgo traveling to facilities. It's my least favorite part of the job.

Had a State job offer, traveling to facilities 2 days a week. Screw THOSE bennies. Jammies.. priceless.

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I work remotely and have my office day at home. But the job entails a lot of traveling...locally, but still traveling. I investigate complaints and perform annual inspections in healthcare facilities out in the community; i.e. personal care homes, community living arrangements, assisted living communities, etc. I love it! Riding around alone is heaven for this med-surg nurse! I found this position by scouring the Dept. of Community Health website. Not thrilled at all with the pay, but for sanity and peace of mind, I love it!

All I have to do is go in with my rules and regs, point out what facilities are doing wrong, cite them for it (not even my place to offer ways to correct the problem), and move on to the next facility. In 2 months, more or less, I do a follow-up visit to see if the problem has been corrected.

No patients, no families, no doctors, no Dilaudid! Love it!:D

Very cushy J.O.B. FYI. .. A friend was broadsided during her traveling duty. She sustained serious injuries. She was NOT allowed to file for damages. Please check your employment contract and your auto insurance policy.

CC :The Commuter

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Specializes in Flight Nursing, Emergency, Forensics, SANE, Trauma.
I work remotely and have my office day at home. But the job entails a lot of traveling...locally, but still traveling. I investigate complaints and perform annual inspections in healthcare facilities out in the community; i.e. personal care homes, community living arrangements, assisted living communities, etc. I love it! Riding around alone is heaven for this med-surg nurse! I found this position by scouring the Dept. of Community Health website. Not thrilled at all with the pay, but for sanity and peace of mind, I love it!

All I have to do is go in with my rules and regs, point out what facilities are doing wrong, cite them for it (not even my place to offer ways to correct the problem), and move on to the next facility. In 2 months, more or less, I do a follow-up visit to see if the problem has been corrected.

No patients, no families, no doctors, no Dilaudid! Love it!:D

So you're the one we all dread!

Just kidding. Thanks for your hard work :-D

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