Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), MedicalSurgical Nights

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical / Surgical

Fulltime : Nights

Your experience matters

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 youre 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.

How youll contribute

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.

Non-Essential Functions

Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers :

More about Frye Regional Medical Center

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care hospital home to the Frye Regional Brain Center Heart Center Cancer Center Emergency Services General and Vascular Surgery Orthopedics Surgical Weight Loss Womens Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation that has been offering exceptional care to the Hickory NC community since 1911. We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.

What were looking for

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Required Skills

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.

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licenses : Current LPN license in state of NC

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment : Minority / Female / Disabled / Protected Veteran

Key Skills

Children Activity,Dermatology,Lounge,Accomodation,Litigation Paralegal,Administration Office

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1