May 2021
equal opportunity employment journal
Page 23
Beyond Patient Care: Four Unusual Career Paths in Nursing
W
hether they are saving lives in the emergency room, working in the intensive care unit, assisting doctors with routine patient care of attending to the needs of hospitalized men and women, nurses play a vital role in the world of healthcare. If you are considering a career in nursing, these patient care scenarios are probably what you envision. Those direct patient care roles are a big part of nursing, but caring for patients directly is not the only career path nurses can enjoy. If you have a degree in nursing and the desire to make a difference, you can enhance public health and safety in other ways as well. Here are some of the lesser known roles nurses play in the healthcare arena.
Insurance Claim Review
When patients seek care, it is important that the medications, procedures and assistance they receive is in their best interests. Getting care that is based on the latest science is essential for good health, and nurses can play a vital role in this important process. Virtually all health insurers hire nurses to review their claims for appropriateness, cost effectiveness and a number
of other criteria. Based on their decisions, insurance companies may request additional documentation from doctors, submit claims for further review or even deny them altogether. These review processes are designed to encourage the best care for patients, improving safety, efficacy and patient satisfaction.
Teaching
Every nurse who graduates from an accredited program has had a number of mentors along the way. Those nursing educators provide their students with inspiration, encouragement and guidance even when things get tough. Some nurses are so inspired by the teachers they have met along the way that they ultimately return to the classroom, this time on the other side of the desk. In their new teaching roles, nurses work to encourage and inspire the next generation of professional caregivers, and that is ultimately good news for future patients.
Healthcare Administration
Controlling something as complex as healthcare requires a dedicated team of experts, including many nurses. If you
If you’re ready to make a difference, we’re ready for you to join our team. Everything we do is driven by the goal of helping our patients and communities improve their health and wellbeing. It’s our people who make that goal possible. An organization’s strength comes from the dedication, experience and diversity of each employee. We want to build a strong company by creating an environment where our employees can thrive.
Our Mission MCH is committed to improving the health and well-being of our community. Our Vision We will elevate the health of our community by providing accessible, high quality and value based care. Our Values Performance ~ Respect ~ Integrity ~ Service Compassionate Care ~ Collaboration ~ Creativity
For more information visit:
www.lakeviewhealth.org
Monadnock Community Hospital provides a wide range of primary and behavioral health care services for individuals and families with offices in Peterborough, Rindge, Jaffrey, Antrim and New Ipswich.
927 West Churchill Street • Stillwater, MN 55082
monadnockcommunityhospital.com
EOE/AA
An Equal Opportunity Employer
