Licensed Practical Nurse

Cherokee Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K plan

401K

Additional benefits

Job summary

A federal contracting company is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington, D.C. Responsibilities include advising patients on their health options and coordinating medical referrals. Candidates should have an LPN license and relevant clinical experience. The position offers benefits including medical, dental, and 401K. This is a military-friendly employer encouraging veterans to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Valid and unrestricted LPN license.
• Ability to interpret and apply medical care criteria.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Advise patients of referral eligibility and health options.
• Coordinate communication with health care providers.
• Assist patients with medical issues as required.
• Assist with Line-of-Duty, PRP and Medical Evaluation Board issues per AFIs.
• Verify paperwork is on file prior to authorization.
• Coordinate communication among beneficiaries, staff, providers and external health care workers.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

English fluency

Operational computer skills

Customer service skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Tools

MHS Genesis

Microsoft applications

Job description

Overview

As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active Public Trust or the ability to obtain and maintain one to qualify. As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Accurately advises patients of their referral eligibility, beneficiary status, and health treatment options as outlined by their TRICARE enrollment and/or DEERS status.
• Coordinates with military treatment facility (MTF) Staff for all active, reserve, and guard referrals not covered under the TRICARE benefit for approval.
• Directs patient to patient travel coordinator and provide information on travel related benefits.
• Assists MTF, as necessary, on advising patients regarding Line-of-Duty, Personal Reliability Program (PRP), and Medical Evaluation Board issues as outlined in AFI 41-210, Tricare Operations and Patient Administration Functions, and AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, Separation (in conjunction with MTF Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer and MTF monitors).
• Verifies appropriate paperwork is on file prior to authorization.
• Initiate, receive, and coordinate communication between beneficiaries, team members, internal staff and providers, network/outside providers and ancillary health care workers regarding specialty clinic appointments and referrals.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

LPN Responsibilities Include

• Shall read, understand, speak, and write English fluently.
• Shall have knowledge, skills and computer literacy to interpret and apply medical care criteria, such as InterQual or Milliman Ambulatory Care Guidelines.
• Shall have a minimum of two (2) years broad-based clinical nursing experience in either an inpatient or outpatient care setting within the last three (3) years.
• License must be valid and unrestricted. Contract personnel shall be in good standing, and under no clinical restrictions, with the licensure boards in all jurisdictions in which a license is held or has been held within the last ten (10) years.
• Operational computer skills with general working knowledge of word processing, and Microsoft applications (including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• General medical ethics, telephone etiquette, written/verbal/electronic communication, and customer service skills.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

LPN Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities

• Professional license for LPN required.
• Knowledge of MHS Genesis is preferred.
• Knowledge of military patient referrals is preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords

• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Patient Care
• Wound Care
• Medication Administration
• Nursing Support

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.