What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Le CYR Consulting?
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Colorado Military Health System (CMHS), Fort Carson, CO, 80913
Tentative Start Date: December 1, 2025
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts between 0600–1700, excluding federal holidays
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of a practical nursing program accredited by a U.S. agency.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience within the last 5 years. Experience in referral management, TRICARE systems, or military healthcare environments highly preferred.
- License/Certification: Current, full, active, and unrestricted LPN license in a U.S. jurisdiction; BLS certification required.
- Other Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and EHR systems (GENESIS preferred).
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of patient privacy, HIPAA regulations, and medical ethics.
Documents Required for Submission:
- Updated Resume (With all gaps explained)
- Current, full, active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in any U.S. state or territory.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of physicians and Registered Nurses (RNs).
- Perform patient assessments, document vital signs, administer medications, and update patient records.
- Support the Referral Management Team by processing, tracking, and coordinating specialty care referrals.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medication use, and health benefits.
- Assist in analyzing referral and utilization data, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with TRICARE and DHA policies.
- Act as a liaison between patients, providers, and referral management centers to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate nursing and referral records, ensuring timely data entry into EHR systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of utilization management and review (UM/UR) principles when supporting referral workflows.
- Provide consultation and administrative support for TRICARE beneficiaries.