Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Vighter Medical Group

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Details

Job Location

Florence, AZ - Florence, AZ

Education Level

Associate's Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Title : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location : Florence Processing Center, 3250 N. Pinal Parkway Avenue, Florence, AZ 85132

Position Type : Full-time, 40 hours per week, OT available, Minimal on call may be available if interested. Part time is also available.

Nights and Weekend differentials are available. Health and Welfare is available.

Contract : Subcontract

Duration : 1-5 years

Shift : 8 / 10 / 12 hours, Days / Nights

Education Level : LPN Job Category :

Health Care Start Date : ASAP

Summary : Vighter is currently seeking multiple candidates for a Licensed Practical Nurse position at the Florence Processing Center.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed, under direct ion of the RNs on staff.

All LPNs with any LPN professional experience in any specialty. Candidates are required to conduct a site visit prior to being accepted by the facility

Our Company Promise

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.

Vighter's Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients.

Our Culture's key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. The key elements include : Dependability Integrity Personability Transparency Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Position Description : Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission. The data collected forms the basis of an individualized plan of care.

Identifies teaching needs and goals related to the diagnosis of each patient from the nursing admission assessment and by collaborating with the patient / family and the Interdisciplinary team.

Reviews referrals for administrative, clinical completeness and appropriateness.

Validates requested medical service, and authorizes surgery / medical procedures, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and general hospital procedures and regulations.

Collaborates with TRICARE Regional Office Clinical Liaison Nurse and MTF. Liaison to address any process issues or concerns.

Schedules referral appointments in accordance with required Access to Care Standards within the direct care system or outside the MTF with network / non-network providers for 90% of all referrals.

Provides timely, descriptive feedback regarding utilization review issues. Reviews and enters first right of refusal referrals into CHCS and database within one (1) business day of the date of the referral.

Submits referrals to non-network providers to TRICARE Service Center (TSC) for processing. Receives and makes patient telephone calls and computer / written correspondence regarding specialty clinic appointments and referrals.

Tracks referral reports : obtain referral results within the required timelines and follow up with as necessary. Documents that paper referral results are properly filed in patient's health record.

Prioritizes activities and plans for effective use of time and staff in meeting patient needs. Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications :

Degree : Certificate.

Education : Graduation from a State Board of Nursing approved LPN / LVN training program or completion of equivalent military training that permits sitting for the State licensure examination.

Experience : Current experience requirement is one year in the last two years as a practical or vocational nurse.

Licensure : Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.

Vighter is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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