Tired of bed side

CrunchRN, ADN, RN · Jul 7, 2015

To get those kinds of jobs you need a more dynamic approach instead of hoping they will just fall into your lap via a link posted on the website. Start spending your off time looking for places that would have those types of positions and actively pursuing them.

Naomimillerrr · Jul 7, 2015

Thank you

LaneyB · Jul 8, 2015

You should also look at health departments. I work at one and it is pleasant work.

allnurses Guide · Jul 11, 2015

Is there any jobs for new grads that are tired of bed side and medsurg. I have a year experience on a medsurg floor and I live in NY/NJ area. Feel free to post any links with job openings. Like case manager, mds, insurance companies?

Do you have a BSN?

Like a previous poster said you will have to do some research and actively look for the kind of job you want to do. Be aware some non bedside nursing requires a certificate in public health as well. It always pays to do your own research and due diligence before accepting a job. About 8 years ago I too was tired of bedside nursing or so I thought. I took a job as a consultant for a large corporation that manges and runs group homes for disabled adults. Instead of working 3 12 hour shifts a week I was working 6 8 hours shifts a week plus being on-call by phone 24 hours a day 5 days a week - it almost sent me over the edge. I did that job for 6 years. You may want to look into home health or hospice - or perhaps become a home infusion or P.I.C.C line nurse. Maybe think about becoming a Nurse midwife. All of these require extra training and certification. So start now and you can look for another job when the time is right. As for me I am currently getting my BSN and headed back to the bedside. I miss the three days on four days off autonomy.

Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

Hppy

greygirl81 · Jul 11, 2015

I have been an LPN for 4 years in long term care and after having my license on probation and monitoring for a year it has been impossible to find a job in patient care even with a now active license. I recently started doing medical chart abstraction. Same pay as when I was working in LTC, still get to use all of my nursing knowledge, and all without patient care of between 30-40 residents. I absolutely love it!