Find Jobs >> Browse Articles >> Career Change
Work-at-Home Options for Nurses
Linda Childers / Monster Contributing Writer
Telecommuting provides an attractive option for nurses seeking flexibility and work/life balance. Many large companies hire nurses to work from home doing a variety of jobs. Here’s a look at three options: triage (also called telehealth), medical transcription and case management.
Telehealth
Over the past three years, McKesson Health Solutions, a healthcare services and IT provider, has increased its at-home worker population from 13 to more than 500 agents. Most are RNs who provide over-the-phone triage and disease-management services. Patients can call in with health questions, while nurses make outbound calls to patients with chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes.
To qualify as a telehealth nurse for McKesson, candidates should have at least an associate degree in nursing, three to five years of recent acute nursing experience, and strong clinical documentation and assessment skills. They should also be self-motivated and enjoy working independently. In addition, they must have strong Internet and typing skills and a working knowledge of Windows.
“We can offer nurses the kind of flexibility they often can’t find in other jobs,” says Linda Casey, senior operations manager at McKesson. “We can ensure their schedule allows them time to attend their children’s soccer games as well as other personal appointments.”
Salaries and benefits for telehealth nurses are very competitive, and openings exist nationwide, Casey says.
IntelliCare, a healthcare contact center company, and United Healthcare offer similar work-at-home opportunities for nurses.
Selena21
2 months ago
2 comments
I am a med surg RN with 15 years experience. I havent worked for about 1and a half years but prior to that worked consistently for 15 years before this, basically from 1991-2006. I have alot of knowledge regarding different diseases and surgeries. I graduated nursing school with a 3.6GPA. I also am computer literate . How can I get into a home telephonic triage position utilizing my nursing background. My email: szugye995@yahoo.com Thank you. Barbara Smith
arlden09
2 months ago
2 comments
I'm on my way to become an RN,,,I am looking for a home telehealth position. how do I apply for these positions? My email is arlden09@gmail.com. Thank you..
BJamison
2 months ago
2 comments
I am a RN who is experience in hospice. I am now looking for a home telehealth position. I also have done triage. How do I apply for these positions? My e-mail is lejazzsolutions@yahoo.com. Would appreciate hearing from you.
hobo2764
2 months ago
4 comments
I am looking for this type of work in the spokane, wa. area. I am a RN with a BSN how do I apply for these positions in telehealth nursing, ready now my e-mail is henpen55@msn.com. Thanks
lisha2726
2 months ago
2 comments
This article is very informative. Anyone who has info on transcribing from home please e-mail me. I am interested in part-time work from home. Who doesn't need the extra money nowadays. My email is lisha2726@hotmail.com...Thanx
KikiRn
2 months ago
8 comments
I would greatly appreciate any information anyone has on how to apply for such positions in telehealth nursing. My email contact is: KikiRn05@aol.com......Thanks!
dmdesai2007
3 months ago
38 comments
Read this article...I am impressed..& like to work as part time in Teli-health group.
Interested & available.......E mail me at "dmdesai2002@gmail.com" Thanks..
Even reply or any information or E links to my email...........dmd.........
danielle981
4 months ago
1688 comments
Interesting article, will think about these options for the future. Quite informative.
webbc
4 months ago
2 comments
Hello I am a Diabetic Educator and have taught oupatient classes as well as teaching in patients about their disease I also taught patients about open heart surgery or stents. I held classes 3 times a week and am interested in working from home I currently visit with paients over the phone about their insulin pumps and help them change their rates or bolus if needed. You may contact me at cardiac_rehab_nurse@yahoo.com or call, home phone is 405-207-9003 thanks Terri R.N.
anitapont8
5 months ago
2 comments
Hello,
I am an RN with a BSN degree also. I have many years experience doing Occupational Health Nursing , disability absence tracking, Case management and Workers' Comp programs. Desiring to find a job working from home utilizing my experience in the Las Vegas area. Email me @apont 395@yahoo.com. Thanks!
babyremponi
6 months ago
2 comments
hi, im an RN in a PACU in NY city ... im looking for a part time job at home as a medical transcriptionist. please e-mail me at baby_remponi@yahoo.com if such is needed in your company. thanks! i'd really appreciate it
Amilee
9 months ago
4 comments
Oops, forgot to leave my contact. You can email me @ MBer965082@aol.com. Thanks!
Amilee
9 months ago
4 comments
Hey there, Weekend Warrior :) I am an RN very interested in telephonic nursing @ United Healthcare. I have experience in CCU, psychiatry, and most recently nurse consulting and marketing. Do you have any tips on how to get started? Thanks so much.
debicraft
10 months ago
2 comments
I would love to work from home and am interested in medical transcriptioning. I have my business degree and nursing degree. My nursing experience has primarily been in Research (14+ yrs.) I have two children and would love to work from home part-time. I am open to any options that I may be eligible for. Please send me more info. to debi.craft@yahoo.com
Thank you!
kstiltner1
about 1 year ago
7266 comments
Cool