For parents returning to work - top 20 jobs

Research by Money Magazine and Salary.com: You traded working lunches for PTA meetings and PB&Js. Now you want a challenging job that can bend to make room for family life.

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Staff Nurse - RN - Phone Triage

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	Salary	Total compensation (includes bonus)
Median Pay: $54,100
Most people make: 90% in this job make more than:	$46,200	$46,200
Top earners: 10% in this job make more than:	$63,600	$63,600

10-year Job Growth: 29%
Growth in Jobs	702,565
Total openings	1,203,429

Career Description

Provides nursing triage services and health advice for patients and managed care members over the phone. Evaluates, assesses, and documents the patients' questions or concerns. May give physician referrals as needed. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor and/or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Education/Experience

Requires an associate's degree and is certified as a registered nurse with at least 2 years of clinical experience.

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