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.
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
You can look at USAJOBS.GOV for Federal Nursing jobs. I'm sure sites like Indeed.com and Glassdoor. com you could search tme as well I have worked for the VA in the past but never as a surveyor state or federal level so I can speak to the pros or cons of either except most surveyor jobs require travel.
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I have no idea how messaging on here works as I've never been able to figure it out. Maybe someone else or Admin can assist.
Hello, I've been trying to obtain a remote position but even with having my resume forwarded to a manager still no luck. I have an associates degree and I know if others who too have an associates degree that have obtained positions. Any suggestions on what you did to finally get the opportunity? Appreciate you thank you for responding.
Hello, I've been trying to obtain a remote position but even with having my resume forwarded to a manager still no luck. I have an associates degree and I know if others who too have an associates degree that have obtained positions. Any suggestions on what you did to finally get the opportunity? Appreciate you thank you for responding.
I have ny BSN and also a Masters in a non nursing but related healthcare field.
I previously worked for the company that offered the remote position so when I saw it posted I reached out directly to my former supervisor.
Make sure before applying you have every required qualification education/certification/license etc the company is looking for. Some companies get really detailed in what they are wanting, others are kind of broad brush with it.
Then look at "preferred" (if any) qualifications. For instance, some companies prefer someone to be a CCM but its not required so if you have extensive case management then you should still apply but if being CCM is required, unless you are then there is no need to waste your time.
Most remote positions require a Bachelors but you can always search on the web sites or job sites those specific to an associates or if an RN/LPN can apply. Some will accept either/or.
Also know that some remote positions are only an "on call" type while others require 8-5 M-F or 10 hr shifts or whatever. Some remote positions may not be in your time zone but the expectation is you work when the business is open (for instance you live in CST but the job is EST, you would most likely be expected to work EST).
Remote positions normally have hundreds of applicants as well so being mindful of what positions you apply for makes a difference. Also, compact licensure will help too if the job you are applying for is not in your resident state but recognizes compact licensure. If the job is not in your state and is not a compact state and you are not licensed in your non resident state I wouldn't bother applying as the companies are 99% of the time going to go with an instate candidate if they qualify licensure wise.
I literally applied to every remote nurse position on Indeed. I started working from home back in 2020 and COVID did work in my favor because there was a huge need for triage nurses...and there still is. Once you land a WFH position, it's usually easier to get other remote positions. Just be careful and research any company that responds to you because, unfortunately, there are some scammers posting some enticing looking "jobs" knowing that so many nurses are wanting work from home.
Congrats on finding your niche and sharing how it's a good fit for you.
Personally, I am introverted as well but I can't be away from patient care. I've worked 33 years at the bedside and left only once and hated it. I don't want to advance to management, don't want to work at home, as hard, tiring and stressful as it is being with patients live and in person is what I'm best at.
Congrats on finding your niche and sharing how it's a good fit for you.
Personally, I am introverted as well but I can't be away from patient care. I've worked 33 years at the bedside and left only once and hated it. I don't want to advance to management, don't want to work at home, as hard, tiring and stressful as it is being with patients live and in person is what I'm best at.
Funny you mention that about being introverted but wanting to work directly with patients. I too am finding that some of the struggles that can come with being introverted are becoming more pronounced the longer I'm in the position. They are also going to be changing the pay structure due to recent federal budget cuts and its already a very low paying position. I am glad I am in it but at the same time if completely honest, its not the healthiest way to work for long periods of time and definitely not high paying but I plan to give it a few more months before making any change. But you are smart to at least keep some connection to bedside nursing..it ALL ends up leading back to that at some point anyway for most jobs.
Funny you mention that about being introverted but wanting to work directly with patients. I too am finding that some of the struggles that can come with being introverted are becoming more pronounced the longer I'm in the position. They are also going to be changing the pay structure due to recent federal budget cuts and its already a very low paying position. I am glad I am in it but at the same time if completely honest, its not the healthiest way to work for long periods of time and definitely not high paying but I plan to give it a few more months before making any change. But you are smart to at least keep some connection to bedside nursing..it ALL ends up leading back to that at some point anyway for most jobs.
I wish you well. My introversion isn't that I can't interact and communicate well with patients, and small talk doesn't bother me like some introverts. I'm much better at talking to patients than I am with people. LOL
Anyway, I do hope that you can find your niche as well. Sorry to hear about the budget cuts.
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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.