Did you know that LPNs can work from home?

That’s right! Remote LPN Jobs are becoming more common with improvements in telehealth access and expanding programs for remote monitoring.

As a remote LPN, you will deliver nursing care through digital technology, like telephone, video, and messaging.

Now, a remote nurse will not be treating wounds or pushing medications, but there are a variety of other nursing functions that can be done virtually.

5 Types of Remote LPN Jobs

1. Remote Utilization Management LPN

Job Description: Utilization Managers (UM) help to contain healthcare costs by ensuring services stay within standardized coverage guidelines. If service requests meet all predetermined standards, they are approved. If requests fall outside the allowable limits, they are declined and/or alternative options are recommended. This type of a role does not involve direct patient interaction and might be better for nurses who enjoy solitary tasks of reading, investigating, and decision making.

Schedules: Mostly Full-Time Business Hours (M-F 8-5), Some Part-Time

Salary: ~$50,000-80,000+/yr (note: UM hires both LPN & RN so pay can vary)

Other Job Titles: Utilization Reviewer, Prior Authorization, Appeals, Denials, Concurrent Reviewer, Clinical Reviewer

Companies:

Centene
Elevance Health
Cigna / Evicore
Kepro
CareCentrix
UnitedHealth Group
Molina

2. Remote Chronic Care Management (CCM) & Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) LPN

Job Description: Chronic Care Management (CCM) nurses help patients manage their chronic conditions through care coordination and disease education. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) uses technology to collect and transmit live patient health data which is often used alongside CCM.

Schedules: Mostly business hours (M-F 8-5); Flex schedules becoming more available

Salary: $40,000-$70,000+/yr

Other Job Titles: Care Manager, Care Coordinator, Disease Management, Telehealth Nurse, CCM Nurse, RPM Nurse

Companies:

TimeDoc Health
Signallamp Health
HealthXL
Medkick
CopilotIQ
Caregenix

3. Remote Data Abstraction LPN

Job Description: Data Abstractors review medical records and pull key information in order to transform unstructured information into usable data. This data is used for quality monitoring, clinical research, and more. Abstraction tends to be one of the most flexible remote nursing jobs, but it does often require direct experience abstracting in clinical registries. Another data abstraction job offered seasonally is Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS).

Schedules: More Part-Time flex opportunities than Full Time

Salary: $40,000-$80,000+/yr

Companies:

Registry Partners
Carta Healthcare
Q-Centrix
Direct Difference
Change Healthcare (HEDIS)

4. Remote Call Center & Triage LPN

Job Description: Call Center and Telephone Triage Nurses communicate with patients over the phone to address routine and immediate health needs in order to guide them towards the appropriate level of care. These positions may involve care coordination activities, as well.

Schedules: More opportunities for After Hours (Nights, Weekends, Holidays)

Salary: $40,000-$70,000+/yr

Other Job Titles: Ambulatory LPN, After Hours LPN, Triage Coordinator, Call Center Nurse

Companies:

UnitedHealth Group
Multicare
Mercy
Local Offices and Hospital Systems

5. Remote Health Coach LPN

Job Description: Health Coaches assist patients in reaching their health goals by providing structured support in the form of targeted goal setting and behavior modification. Health Coach positions do not always require a nursing license, but due to their expert knowledge in health and patient education, companies often prefer nurses in these roles. If you are serious about Health Coaching, look into Health Coach certification as many companies require this even if you are a nurse.

Schedules: Mostly Full Time Business Hours (M-F 8-5); Some flexible schedules

Salary: 40,000-$70,000+/yr

Companies:

UnitedHealth Group
CVS Health
Humana
Remote Care Partners
Ontrak

This is only a glimpse of the companies that offer remote nursing jobs for LPNs and LVNs! Be sure to search The Remote Nurse Job Board for your clinical license (LPN, LVN) to see what’s available right now.

You can also join our The Remote Nurse Membership to receive job alerts 1 whole week before the rest of our community! Getting your apps in first can really help for these highly competitive remote nursing jobs.

Takeaway

Remote nursing jobs for LPNs are growing fast. As telemedicine continues to expand, so do opportunities for nurses to deliver care in a virtual setting. Now is your chance to be a part of it!

Sadie Glisson BSN, RN is the Founder of ‘The Remote Nurse,’ an online community and job board designed to connect Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants with remote, work-from-home telehealth jobs. Sadie has been working from home as a nurse for several years and now uses her expertise to help others break into the burgeoning field of telehealth to create more sustainable careers while advancing the next generation of healthcare.

Want to work as a Remote Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant?

Here are 5 tips to get you stared.

1. State Licenses

Many remote telehealth companies want Remote Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to come ready with at least 3 state licenses (some even want 10-15+!).

The most commonly requested states are CA, NY, TX, & FL. Consider the following when deciding which additional state licenses to obtain:

Compact States: If you are a Nurse Practitioner with an RN Compact license, it will be a faster process to apply for NP license in those states.

Independent Practice States: Notice which states require physician supervision. Some companies require you to come ready with supervision, while others will provide it for you. However, it is something to keep in mind before you start applying to state licenses. If you don’t want to find a supervising physician, it’s probably a good idea to focus on independent practice states.

License Maintenance: Maintaining multiple state licenses can be expensive and complicated to keep up with. Be aware of the budget you are willing to spend and the capacity you have to keep track of multiple renewals.

Pro Tip: Start with 3 state licenses, with at least 1 or more of those being in CA, NY, TX, or FL.

2. Schedules

Many schedule opportunities exist for remote Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

There are Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Contract, and W2 jobs available. Most telehealth visits are conducted via pre-scheduled face-to-face video visits, but some companies offering asynchronous, chat-based, and even chart review consults.

Pro Tip: Start with a company that requires only 10-20 hours per week in addition to your current job. This is a great way to build a patient panel, get familiar with working remotely, and see how you fit at the company.

3. Specialty

Remote Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants can work in a variety of settings, including
Psychiatric
Primary Care
Urgent Care
Geriatrics & Skilled Nursing
Addiction Medicine
Women’s Health
and more
Pro Tip: Utilize the experience you already to break into a remote job in the same specialty.

4. Pay

Pay can vary widely! Typically, we see a pay rate between $50-70/hr for Remote Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Some rates can even fall well below or above this, depending on multiple factors like state, specialty, experience, pay model, and company.

Some companies also pay “per visit” with the indication that you could see up to 3-4 patients per hour. While this can sound great, keep in mind that it will often take time to build a patient panel. You also have to consider admin time, no-shows, and other factors that could play into your “patient per hour” estimation.

Pro Tip: Ask the company to report the average amount of patients per hour across clinicians. If they cannot provide this info, find a current employee on LinkedIn or on our Remote NP & PA Jobs Facebook Group to see if they can give you a realistic expectation. You can also browse review sites like Glassdoor.com to see if real salaries have been reported.

5. Applying

Remote Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant jobs are very competitive, so expect to apply to many jobs. You might be surprised by how many rejections you receive compared to previous job searches. Just know that this is much more about market demand and less to do with your own intrinsic value!

Pro Tip: Make sure to update your resume. Recruiters only spend 5-10 seconds viewing a resume, so make it count! Check out the Resume Makeover Pro course + templates from The Resume RX (use coupon code REMOTE for 20% off!)

Indicate each state license you hold, in addition to which ones you’ve applied for. You could list those in a “Pending” or “Applied” status.
If you are a Nurse Practitioner with an RN Compact license, specify that in your resume. This reflects your ability to apply for additional licenses faster.
Replace the objective portion of your resume with a summary that clearly and succinctly outlines why you are qualified for THIS job.

To find Remote Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant jobs, head to The Remote Nurse Job Board! We scour the internet every day to find all the newest remote Nursing, NP & PA jobs, making it easier for you to find jobs that specifically match you.

Want to hear about these jobs 1 week earlier than the rest of our community + job board? Consider joining The Remote Nurse Membership!

Landing a remote Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant job can be a process. Follow these 5 key points and you will be that much closer to working from home in sweats and slippers!

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