Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role with Cherokee Federal. This position supports a governmental client and requires an active Public Trust or the ability to obtain and maintain one, and US Citizenship. This position is pending a contract award.

Note:

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 job openings require access to government buildings or military installations; candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

This position is currently pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY.

• Accurately advise patients of their referral eligibility, beneficiary status, and health treatment options as outlined by their TRICARE enrollment and/or DEERS status.
• Coordinate with military treatment facility (MTF) staff for all active, reserve, and guard referrals not covered under the TRICARE benefit for approval.
• Direct patients to the patient travel coordinator and provide information on travel-related benefits.
• Assist MTF in advising patients regarding Line-of-D 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).
• Verify that 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.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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

• 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.
• Shall read, understand, speak, and write English fluently.
• Knowledge, skills and computer literacy to interpret and apply medical care criteria (e.g., Inter Qual or Milliman Ambulatory Care Guidelines).
• Minimum two (2) years of broad-based clinical nursing experience in either inpatient or outpatient care within the last three (3) years.
• License must be valid and unrestricted. Contract personnel must be in good standing with licensure boards where licensed within the last ten (10) years.
• Operational computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• General medical ethics, telephone etiquette, written/verbal/electronic communication, and customer service skills.

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is part of Cherokee Federal, the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. Cherokee Federal serves more than 60 federal clients and aims to solve complex challenges while serving the government’s mission.

To learn more about CNIH, visit  Cherokee Federal is a military-friendly employer; veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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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. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.