Experts estimate that there will be around 200,000 new nursing jobs created each year. This means there is an incredible amount of opportunity available to those in the field and that they should be able to find their dream job!
But this amount of new positions is both a blessing and a curse. Sifting through that many options is a daunting task. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the possibilities and concerned that you won’t be able to make the right choice in the end. That’s not the way you want to go into finding your new job.
So we’ve created this guide to help you find the best nursing jobs and the perfect fit for you. Make sure to look for these seven things as you begin your research!
Healthcare may be one of the most diverse industries in business today. And nurses are needed in every facet of the industry, there is no shortage of answers to the question of where to work as a nurse.
The first step you should take when trying to find a job as a nurse is to figure out where your true interest lies. A great way to do this is to think about what kind of patient you’d like to treat and how best to be with that population. It may be that you need to get special training for those positions, so you’ll need to get that done before applying.
Nurses have the ability to move from place to place and be useful at every one, so narrowing down your search to a specific place is very helpful.
Since healthcare jobs are everywhere there is the possibility of working anywhere in the world. So the next thing you should figure out is where you’d like to live
There is a huge benefit to being a local nurse and working where you live. This will help you understand the community, build a better reputation, and build up a solid client base. It also eases your commute and allows you to enjoy more of your time off.
While the best jobs for nurses aren’t exclusively determined based on the pay, it’s important to find a job that gives you fair and ample compensation. No one wants to feel like they’re being taken advantage of at work every day.
It’s a good idea to compare the offered pay rate to the average from that state to make sure it stacks up.
But also don’t forget to factor in the benefits package that’s offered and not just simply focus on the number. This is a big picture issue and you need to make sure to not focus on just one aspect.
A huge perk of working as a nurse is the wide variety of work schedules available. There are almost unlimited types of workdays available to fit your needs and schedule.
You can choose to work a typical 9 to five, only weekends, or even a night shift. This is the ideal job for someone who needs flexibility and maybe an unusual workday. If that’s you, it’s important to look at your situation, decide what would work best for you and try to find the job that most closely matches those needs.
There’s truly very little more uncomfortable and frustrating than having to go to a place every day and spend a lot of time where you don’t fit in. Working for a company that has a different set of values can be a huge strain and take the joy out of your work.
Company culture is a large deciding factor in employee retention and satisfaction for a reason. Look into a company’s history and speak to current employees about how things are handled and what is the most important thing to the higher-ups. Those things will be invaluable as you decide if you’ll fit in there.
It’s also important to remember you probably won’t find somewhere where every single item on your list matches perfectly. But some alignment will go a long way!
Many people decide to go into the healthcare industry because there is so much opportunity for continued growth and learning. Science is always getting stronger and the field learns new things to implement all the time because of it.
If this continued education and improvement is exciting and important to you, make sure it is for the company you work for as well.
This could be shown in a budget for courses each year, the ability to get time off for those classes, or a variety of other ways. But it’s helpful to know what will be encouraged through your new job.
No one will tell you that being a nurse is an easy job. It’s difficult and tiring in every way (mental, physical, and emotional) but also so rewarding and worth it.
The job is made much easier when you work for a company that prioritizes well-being for their staff as well as their patients.
This means you have the ability to take time off when necessary, have good insurance coverage and make taking care of yourself a key component of the company.
Those who choose to go into nursing most often have a true love for what they do, helping their patients receive the best care possible. That’s why finding the right pick out of all the nursing jobs is so important.
Sometimes finding the right job is too difficult and you can’t seem to narrow down exactly what you’d like to do. In that case, joining a nurse staffing agency is a great option. They can connect you with a wide array of opportunities that fit your needs, wants, and qualifications. You sit back and they do the rest!
If you’re interested in learning more about Thornbury Nursing Services and how we can help you, contact us today!
