1. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current licensure as an LPN in the State of Arkansas

2. Training and Experience: Minimum of 3 years of acute care nursing experience preferred. Should have past experience working with Medical Staff, Insurance Companies and Medicare/Medicaid. Proficient oral and written communication skills.

3. Job Knowledge Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering prescribed treatments, medications and diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care using the problem list, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others. Successful candidate must be able to communicate both verbally and in written format, with the Medical Staff, review organizations, administration, patients and families as well as others as needed. Must be able to apply evidence based guideline recommendations to determine appropriate acuity levels and recommended care to patient population.

4. Safety Sensitive: YES
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.
DESCRIPTION:

This position will support the organization’s mission, vision and values. Candidate will apply knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity, along with their spiritual and emotional needs into the provision of patient care. He/She contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. He/She must have the ability to work under pressure and in conditions of frequent interruption. Must utilize considerable initiative and judgment while performing duties in an area where procedures are standardized but frequent independent decisions are required. Help maintain high quality care with effective utilization of hospital facilities and services and resources. Assist in the promotion and maintenance of high quality care through review of clinical practices within the hospital based on pre-established criteria. He/She will be assigned to a specific unit or area and will perform thorough chart review and coordinate with healthcare team members to monitor admissions and continued stay for appropriateness and medical necessity. Interviewing patients and families to identify discharge planning needs and patient/family preferences and obtain or coordinate these services. This position requires knowledge in the care of patients served as indicated: Infant to adolescence is 0 to 17 years, Adult is 18 to 65 years, and Geriatric is 65 years and above.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job responsibilities require rounding with physicians on nursing units, carrying medical records up to 30 pounds, knowledge and use of CPSI, internet applications, Interqual review criteria, and appropriate documentation in the medical record. Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills. A significant amount of writing and computer entry is required. The position does have some exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents. Exposure to infectious wastes and body fluids may mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as necessary.