RN license and getting a job outside of nursing?

[Curious1alwys, BSN, RN]

I am interested in looking at positions outside of nursing. 

Is there any liability/risk involved in having an active RN license in a non-RN position? For instance, I am very into fitness and health and so I was looking at a Fitness and Wellness Coordinator position at a independent living center. It's a non-RN position but would it be risk to move into this with an active RN license? 

I enjoy fitness and the elderly but I'm hesitant to work in a SNF/rehab/ALF etc. in a non-RN role with an active RN license. 

What do you think? 

[Nurse Beth, MSN]

Having an active RN license in a non-RN position may not necessarily pose any legal liability or risk. However, it's important to carefully review the job description and responsibilities of the non-RN position you are considering to ensure that it does not require any RN-specific tasks or duties that could put you at risk for malpractice.

The Fitness and Wellness Coordinator position at an independent living center sounds like a non-RN role that may not involve direct patient care or RN-specific responsibilities. 

If you're still unsure about the potential risks or liabilities involved, you may want to consult with a legal professional, your insurance company, or your state's nursing board to get a more definitive answer based on your specific circumstances.

[Curious1alwys, BSN, RN]

Nurse Beth said:

Having an active RN license in a non-RN position may not necessarily pose any legal liability or risk. However, it's important to carefully review the job description and responsibilities of the non-RN position you are considering to ensure that it does not require any RN-specific tasks or duties that could put you at risk for malpractice.

The Fitness and Wellness Coordinator position at an independent living center sounds like a non-RN role that may not involve direct patient care or RN-specific responsibilities. 

If you're still unsure about the potential risks or liabilities involved, you may want to consult with a legal professional, your insurance company, or your state's nursing board to get a more definitive answer based on your specific circumstances.

Thank you so much for replying. I really appreciate it.