Some nurses seek a non-patient (also known as non-clinical) position at some point in their nursing careers. A non-patient related nurse does not become involved in the direct care of patients. There are a lot of career options for those who wish to specialize in a non-patient related environment. Below are some options:
Healthcare Recruitment– professionals in this specialty work to make connections between qualified medical professionals and the organizations in need of their services. This can be almost anyone in the medical field, for instance physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, physicians, and others, and it could be for institutions like hospitals, clinics, or even traveling professional situations. Duties include seeking out healthcare professionals and coordinating meetings with organizations in need of their services.
Patient Advocate– patient advocates usually work at hospitals, and are assigned to ensure that patients’r rights are being observed, and that optimal treatment is being provided. Whenever complaints arise from patients, the patient advocate will usually investigate, and bring the situation to a satisfactory conclusion. Duties include interacting with new admittance patients, and documenting any complaints they may have.
Healthcare Executive– healthcare executives have a highly visible and responsible position in the field of healthcare. Many of the most important decisions made at hospitals and clinics come from these individuals, and that means that directions in the industry are often taken as a result of their everyday decisions. Duties include formulating and implementing the policies deemed to be most beneficial for a given healthcare organization.
Legal Nurse Consultant– these experts are part of a legal team, but supply the specialized medical knowledge which might be needed in cases involving medical care. They help to interpret medical charts and records, and provide explanations of medical terms and conditions. Duties include consulting with legal professionals about medical terms and issues, and providing the benefit of their knowledge in the field of medicine.
Healthcare Information Technology (HIT)– professionals in this field are involved with the storage, sharing, analysis, and retrieval of medical records. This is a rapidly growing area of the overall medical profession, because there is an exploding interest in electronic medical records, and in remote treatment of patients. Duties include ensuring record accuracy, accessibility, and security, while managing and overseeing patient medical records.