Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Intermediate Medical Care Unit
About The Position
Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care to patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Current LPN license in state of NC
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN
- Establishes and maintains efficient methods of ensuring the medical necessity and appropriateness of all hospital admissions while obtaining precertifications.
- Performs admission and concurrent precerts for patients to ensure that the claim has an authorization number to prevent denials.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with payors, staff, etc.
- Reviews charts for clinical information to obtain precertification.
- Maintains proper telephone etiquette to referral sources.
- Manage patients along with RN case manger supervision.
- Evaluate patient status is correct per medical necessity for appropriate reimbursement.
- Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
