LPN (Washington, Bolivar, Sunflower) PRN

Delta Health Center, Inc.; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

A community health center in Mississippi is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to manage patient referrals and ensure timely documentation. The ideal candidate must have a Certificate of Completion as an LPN and be IV certified. Strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel, and the ability to work independently are essential. This full-time position offers a starting pay of $19.00 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be IV certified.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Experience in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expedite patient referrals to specialty offices.
• Maintain ongoing tracking and documentation on referrals.
• Remind patients of their appointments.
• Answer patient and specialty office calls.
• Work independently and unsupervised.

Skills

Patient referrals management

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Independent work ethics

Education

Certificate of Completion (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Job description

Overview

Delta Health Center, Inc. (DHC) is the first community health center of its kind and the first Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) in the United States. DHC is a non-profit organization located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, established in 1965. DHC is committed to building a world-class primary health care system serving vulnerable populations across all ages.

Job Description

Full job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Degree: Certificate of Completion

Must be IV certified

Responsibilities include expediting patient referrals to specialty offices, answering patient and specialty office calls, and completing referral requests. Maintain ongoing tracking and documentation on referrals. Be well-organized and detail-oriented. Work independently and unsupervised with a strong work ethic. Ensure referrals are addressed timely. Remind patients of their appointments. Proficiency with general computer skills (Microsoft Outlook and Excel).

Salary and benefits are available with a completed license as required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Expedite patient referrals to specialty offices, answer patient and specialty office calls, and complete referral requests
• Maintain ongoing tracking and documentation on referrals
• Be well-organized and detail-oriented
• Work independently and unsupervised maintaining a superior work ethic
• Ensure that referrals are addressed timely
• Remind patients of their appointments
• General computer skills required – Microsoft Outlook and Excel

Qualifications

Education:

• Certificate of Completion (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Experience:

• Healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location

• On-site
• Pediatric
• Adults
• Family
• Women’s Health

Work Arrangements

• Work Remotely: No

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: From $19.00 per hour (based on qualifications)

Location

Work Location: In-person