Ready to Leave the Bedside? Here’s How You Can Determine Your Next Career Move

Job burnout is widespread for nurses. It is not uncommon for nurses to become both mentally and physically fatigued from continuous bedside care. If you are a nurse who is currently seeking to leave bedside care but concerned about what options are available, there is good news. Perhaps you are burnout from the stress or want flexibility with your schedule. You may seek to travel or even stay put and work from home. Regardless of your motivation, there are options available to help you leave the bedside.  

Telephonic Case Management 

How does a morning commute from your bedroom to your living room sound? If working from the solace of your home appeals to you, then you might want to consider case management via the telephone. Insurance companies hire RNs who have clinical experience to manage their disability cases over the phone. You will need computer skills, time management skills and excellent customer service skills. This opportunity allows you to earn a competitive salary and benefits without leaving your home.  

Transcription 

If you are a swift and precise typist, medical transcription is another work-from-home opportunity. Transcription allows you to use your nursing knowledge while setting your hours at home. As a transcriptionist, you will take physician made recordings and transcribe them into medical reports. Some companies pay by the hour, while others pay by the number of lines that you transcribe. This occupation will experience faster-than-average growth, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.  

Home Health Care 

If you are keen on going places, a home health nursing job might be right for you. A home health care position requires that you care for homebound patients who typically need continuous care. Although the pay tends to be lower than traditional bedside nursing care, you have the chance to get out of the hospital and away from bedside care. The aging boomer generation is creating an increased demand for home health care nurses, so you should have no problem securing a position.  

Travel Nursing 

Do you enjoy traveling, seeing new places and meeting new people? Travel nursing might be the ideal way for you to leave bedside nursing. Nursing opportunities exist all over the country and the world. With various assignment lengths, you can see multiple places while earning a competitive salary package. Travel nursing will also allow you to enhance your resume and possibly advance your nursing career.  

Telehealth 

Telehealth or triage nursing, requires a solid background in nursing. However, it will allow you to make your schedule and work from home. Companies will hire you to work with patients over the telephone. Telehealth nurses typically answer health questions, assess patient care, and provide disease management for chronically ill patients.  

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