For anyone considering a remote - work from home position that does not require direct patient care feel free to message me or ask me questions here.
For a VERY long time I have wanted out of direct patient care in any form, away from the 12+ hr shifts and all that goes along with it.
The M-F positions were better but still not what I wanted - which was 100% remote, working from home. Took me some time but I finally landed a position and could not be happier. Unless something major happens I will stay in this position for years. Which is saying a lot since I job hopped frequently before.
Working remote is not for nurses who like the stress of the hospital, it's not for nurses who like the celebrating holidays, birthdays, free meals that come with working in an MD office or being BFFs with some of the people at the office, it is not for nurses who don't want to work but just get paid.
It is for nurses who are mature, trustworthy and want flexibility, are proactive without being micromanaged. Yes, there are benefits like health and PTO.
Being a more introverted nurse this position works well for me in that my interaction w/patients and families is via email/text or telephone - same with my coworkers - so it a breeze for me.
Not having to work the 12+ hr shifts, juggling multiple patients, dealing w/doctors, families, mountains of paperwork and other disciplines is a huge plus. I am not knocking working in the hospital or an MD office or anywhere else, but what I am saying is for those that none of that seems to fit, there is a place for you. I found it and it's wonderful.
For the first time in MANY years I am actually excited again about being a nurse and see a future w/my employer. I didn't expect this opportunity but I am grateful for it beyond words.
Very, very interested in remote nursing. I retired 2 years but want some extra money without getting back into direct patient care. Any other suggestions?
If you don't want any patient interaction then you would need to research jobs that are basically chart reviews, etc. Often times those require additional certifications or experience (Case Management certification, Coding ,etc). If you are wanting something where you triage or guide patients about health issues, questions,concerns than there are a lot of those jobs like that. Again, it would depend on your experience, degree, certifications, state licensure etc.
You would also have to have reliable internet. Some companies won't hire if there is not a "landline" so I had to skip looking at those as traditional phone lines are not available any longer where I live. You would need a computer or laptop as a cell phone or tablet would not be sufficient. Some remote companies provide the equiptment. I posted some sites to look at for remote positions a few comments up. You can search most of those sites by state or city.
Congrats on your remote position.
What type of nursing do you do for the remote position? Would you be able to suggests a couple of companies that are good to work for remotely? Thank you
I had one more question, does anyone know where to find jobs as a Federal Nurse Surveyor? Have any of you done this job? Any pros or cons? Thank you
In my state, CMS contracts with the state dept of public health. So federal surveys are done by state workers. Check your state dept of public health (or whatever dept your state uses for surveys). In my state, those nurse surveyor jobs are posted often.
I am a state employee but in a different type of RN role.
Marshall1
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If you don't want any patient interaction then you would need to research jobs that are basically chart reviews, etc. Often times those require additional certifications or experience (Case Management certification, Coding ,etc). If you are wanting something where you triage or guide patients about health issues, questions,concerns than there are a lot of those jobs like that. Again, it would depend on your experience, degree, certifications, state licensure etc.
You would also have to have reliable internet. Some companies won't hire if there is not a "landline" so I had to skip looking at those as traditional phone lines are not available any longer where I live. You would need a computer or laptop as a cell phone or tablet would not be sufficient. Some remote companies provide the equiptment. I posted some sites to look at for remote positions a few comments up. You can search most of those sites by state or city.