Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Fort Carson, Colorado 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.