Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) New Grad Medical/Telemetry

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

14h

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of
Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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

• 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 precertification's.
• 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 : 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed