Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), FryeCare Cardiology

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), FryeCare Family Medicine HickoryFulltime/DaysScheduleMonday-Friday 8a-5pWill primarily work in triage - will fill in other clinic areas as well/neededYour experience mattersFrye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care to patients in accordance withapplicable scope and standards of practice.How you'll contributeUnder the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RNEstablishes and maintains efficient methods of ensuring the medical necessity and appropriateness of all hospital admissions while obtaining precertifications.Performs admission and concurrent precerts for patients to ensure that the claim has an authorization number to prevent denials.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with payors, staff, etc.Reviews charts for clinical information to obtain precertification.Maintains proper telephone etiquette to referral sources.Manage patients along with RN case manger supervision.Evaluate patient status is correct per medical necessity for appropriate reimbursement.Non-Essential FunctionsReview and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.Why join usWe believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employeesFinancial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.What we're looking forMinimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredPrevious Family Practice experience a plus!Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS)Licenses: Current LPN license in state of NCEqual opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran