Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Le CYR Consulting; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Military Health System (CMHS) in Fort Carson, CO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under physician and RN supervision. You will perform assessments, document vitals, administer medications, and update patient records.

You will support the Referral Management Team by processing and coordinating specialty referrals, educating patients about treatment plans and health benefits, and ensuring TRICARE and DHA policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a practical nursing program accredited by a U.S. agency.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience within the last 5 years.
• Experience in referral management, TRICARE systems, or military healthcare environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of physicians and RNs.
• Perform patient assessments, document vital signs, administer medications, and update patient records.
• Support the Referral Management Team by processing, tracking, and coordinating specialty care referrals.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medication use, and health benefits.
• Assist in analyzing referral and utilization data, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with TRICARE and DHA policies.
• Act as a liaison between patients, providers, and referral management centers to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate nursing and referral records, ensuring timely data entry into EHR systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of utilization management and review (UM/UR) principles when supporting referral workflows.
• Provide consultation and administrative support for TRICARE beneficiaries.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Practical nursing program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

GENESIS EHR

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Colorado Military Health System (CMHS), Fort Carson, CO, 80913

Tentative Start Date: December 1, 2025

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts between 0600–1700, excluding federal holidays

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a practical nursing program accredited by a U.S. agency.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience within the last 5 years. Experience in referral management, TRICARE systems, or military healthcare environments highly preferred.

• License/Certification: Current, full, active, and unrestricted LPN license in a U.S. jurisdiction; BLS certification required.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and EHR systems (GENESIS preferred).
  • Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
  • Knowledge of patient privacy, HIPAA regulations, and medical ethics.

Documents Required For Submission

• Updated Resume (With all gaps explained)
• Current, full, active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in any U.S. state or territory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of physicians and Registered Nurses (RNs).
• Perform patient assessments, document vital signs, administer medications, and update patient records.
• Support the Referral Management Team by processing, tracking, and coordinating specialty care referrals.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medication use, and health benefits.
• Assist in analyzing referral and utilization data, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with TRICARE and DHA policies.
• Act as a liaison between patients, providers, and referral management centers to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate nursing and referral records, ensuring timely data entry into EHR systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of utilization management and review (UM/UR) principles when supporting referral workflows.
• Provide consultation and administrative support for TRICARE beneficiaries.