LPN/ Utilization Review- CPHC Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

LPN/ Utilization Review

• CPHC State of North Carolina
• Adult Correction
• 3.1 Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $39,864
• $59,797 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Correctional experience Mid-level Corrections facility medical clinic 1 year Full Job Description Description of Work

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$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act. Position is a Utilization Review Licensed Practical Nurse position located at Central Prison Healthcare Complex in Raleigh, which houses approximately 1318 close-custody male offenders. The individual will review medical cases to confirm that patients are getting the most appropriate care. The goal of this position is to balance the needs of a patient with the need to reinforce policies, keep costs reasonable, and ensure that patients are provided with medical treatment that, is suited to their situation. CPHC serves as a referral hospital for other DAC facilities and triage for medical care, treatment, and therapies not otherwise available within the DAC. Duties will include but are not limited to: Receiving and processing consultation requests in the electronic medical record and OPUS. Scheduling outside appointments for offenders with specialty providers. Monitoring and tracking UR requests to ensure action is taken in a timely manner. Communicating with internal and outside providers on a daily basis to ensure continuity of care. Submitting reports of pending UR requests. Communicating with custody staff to arrange transportation for offenders to appointments. Monitoring outside movement screen and relaying to custody, supervisor, and medical director regarding adjustments required. Developing and providing direct supervision of staff in the UR department.

• This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
• Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
• Note to

Current State Employees:

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Demonstrated knowledge of professional nursing and skills attendant to its practice. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

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//oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Management Preferences Prior or current Department of Adult Corrections (DAC) experience preferred, and two years of experience in the area of specialization. Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us To Make A Difference Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. The Division of Comprehensive Health Services is dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and constitutionally consistent medical care to all offenders in custody. Their goal is to ensure that all offenders receive full-spectrum medical care from the time of entry until their release. The team of physicians, nurses, behavioral health services, dental services, psychiatric services, pharmacy services, and licensed healthcare administration services work together to provide emergent, acute, routine, and chronic health care, as well as preventive medicine at all prison facilities. They also coordinate with specialists and other clinical consultants outside of prisons throughout the state to ensure comprehensive health and well-being towards a safe transition from prison, improving public health, and decreasing recidivism. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Monique Cowan at .

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For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.