How Women in Healthcare Can Find Jobs That Fit Their Life
Finding Jobs That Align With Your Personal Values and Lifestyle
How can women in healthcare find jobs that align with their personal values and lifestyle?
So many women in healthcare think they have to fit their lives around a rigid job—but it doesn’t have to be that way.
It starts with getting crystal clear on what actually matters most to you.
Step 1: Know Your Core Values
When I coach women through career transitions, we always begin with their top three core values.
Yours might be:
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Health
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Peace
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A slower, simpler lifestyle
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Flexibility
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Time with your kids
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Community and connection
Knowing these values helps guide all life decisions—not just career ones.
Step 2: Make a Short List of Job Must-Haves
Once you're clear on your values, make a SHORT list (3–5 features MAX) of what you're really looking for in a role.
Here are examples from real clients:
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No nights, no weekends, no on-call
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A short commute or remote work
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Specific pay range or hourly rate
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Opportunities for travel
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Time for school pick-up/drop-off
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A set schedule (3x12s, 5x8s, etc.)
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Low-stress work over high-acuity environments
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Room for creativity or professional growth
This short list becomes your filter for future opportunities.
Step 3: Explore Beyond Traditional Roles
Don’t just scroll job boards and settle for what’s familiar.
There’s a whole world of nursing and healthcare roles outside the hospital.
Look into:
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Telehealth
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Home care
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School nursing
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Education & training
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Research
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Case management
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Aesthetics
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Public health
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Non-clinical healthcare startups
These can offer better hours, better alignment, and better energy.
Step 4: Let Your Life Lead the Way
Use your short list to filter job opportunities—not just for pay or titles, but for actual alignment.
Because here’s the truth:
Your career should support your life—not steamroll it.
Ready to Design a Healthcare Career That Works For You?
If you’re stuck in a job that no longer fits or you’re burnt out and craving a change, I can help.
