Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Family Medicine Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Lenoir, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Family Medicine Clinic Job Type: Full-time | 40 hours a week | Monday to Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm Location: FryeCare Family Medicine- Lenoir Address: 1041 Morganton Blvd SW #100, Lenoir, NC 28645 Your experience matters FryeCare Generations is part of FryeCare Physicians Network and 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 are 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. More about our team FryeCare Family Medicine- Lenior offers a collaborative environment committed to delivering exceptional care while fostering strong teamwork, professional growth, and meaningful patient relationships. Team members enjoy a supportive culture, a Monday-Friday schedule, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current state LPN license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active North Carolina LPN license (single-state) or compact required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• 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.
• Previous Family Medicine or Pediatric Care is required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with payors, staff, etc.
• Maintains proper telephone etiquette to referral sources.

Responsibilities

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care to patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• 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 precertification’s.
• Performs admission and concurrent precertification’s for patients to ensure that the claim has an authorization number to prevent denials.
• Reviews charts for clinical information to obtain precertification.
• Manages patients under RN case manager supervision.
• Evaluates patient status to ensure it is correct per medical necessity for appropriate reimbursement.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED