Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Management coordinates with healthcare providers and plan members to maximize member benefits while managing costs. Assesses medical necessity of patient admissions, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and other related services. Being a Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Management conducts pre-certification or authorization, and monitors compliance with established medical guidelines and policies. May assist members in appeals for denied services. Additionally, Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Management requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor. Requires graduation from approved LPN educational program. Requires a state license to practice. Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Management's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The LPN/LVN administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients admitted to the VITAS program, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the State where the VITAS program is located.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participates in Nurse LPN/LVN on-call rotation/schedule as assigned in order to meet the needs of patients and families.
2. Is willing to work on flexible schedule, i.e., weekends or rotating shifts.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work with required liability insurance and license.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing.
2. Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
3. At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience, at least one year of which is an LPN/LVN in a hospital on an adult medical surgical unit.
4. Equivalent experience may be considered.
RESTRICTIVE GUIDELINES IN CARE DELIVERY
1. Does NOT make initial patient nursing care assessments.
2. Supervised by a Registered Nurse
3. Reports to the applicable Team Manager
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:
· Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required.
· Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds
· Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day
· Talk and hear
Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
· Close vision
· Distance vision
· Ability to adjust focus
The employee will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
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