LPN services are in a non-clinical setting. The LPNs will be involved in the refinement of the Referral Management (RM) process.

LPN is responsible and accountable daily for managing and tracking all beneficiary categories (Active Duty, Active Duty Family Members, Retirees, and their Family members, survivors) of patient referrals and care authorizations to health care specialists in either the direct care or purchased care systems.

LPN is responsible and accountable for his/her work. Practices are monitored and evaluated for quality outcomes and cost-effectiveness by the government.

HOURS OF OPERATION

0600 -001600 Monday through Friday

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO LPN

This service requires that LPN possess the following minimum qualifications to meet job requirements.

LPN shall maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for the Professional Rescuer; or an equivalent MTF course.

Be a U.S. Citizen

LPN shall read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently and maintain good communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work with a variety of patients and health care professionals in the context of patient medical authorization and referral management information.

Ability to use basic software applications and type on a computer/word processor at a minimum of 30 words per minute (wpm).

Possess the necessary knowledge, skills and computer literacy with using the following software proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, ability to enter data and retrieve reports.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR LPN working in Referral Management

Be a graduate from a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse Program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

As an alternative to the education requirement listed above in 6.6.1., the health care worker (HCW) may be a graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved LPN/LVN training program OR be a graduate of a nursing program accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), OR have completed an equivalent military training program.

Possess current, unrestricted license to practice as an LVN/LPN in North Carolina.

Possess not less than 2 years full-time experience as an LPN within the past 3 years.

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