Licensed Practical Nurse Security Clearance

Licensed Practical Nurse with Security Clearance

Cherokee Federal

4 days ago

Expired on 15 Nov 2025

East Grand Forks, Mn, Polk County, Mn, United States

As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active Public Trust or the ability to obtain and maintain one to qualify. This position also requires being a US Citizen. The nurse accurately advises patients of their referral eligibility, beneficiary status, and health treatment options as outlined by their TRICARE enrollment and/or DEERS status. The nurse coordinates with military treatment facility (MTF) staff for all active, reserve, and guard referrals not covered under the TRICARE benefit for approval.

The nurse directs patients to the travel coordinator and provides information on travel‑related benefits. The nurse assists MTF, as necessary, in advising patients regarding Line‑of‑Duty, Personal Reliability Program (PRP), and Medical Evaluation Board issues as outlined in AFI 41‑210, Tricare Operations and Patient Administration Functions, and AFI 36‑3212, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, Separation (in conjunction with MTF Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer and MTF monitors).

The nurse verifies appropriate paperwork is on file prior to authorization. The nurse initiates, receives, and coordinates telephone, computer, and written communication between beneficiaries, team members, internal staff, providers, network/ outside providers, and ancillary health care workers regarding specialty clinic appointments and referrals.

• Shall read, understand, speak, and write English fluently.
• Shall have knowledge, skills and computer literacy to interpret and apply medical care criteria, such as, but not limited to, Inter Qual or Milliman Ambulatory Care Guidelines.
• Shall have a minimum of two (2) years broad‑based clinical nursing experience in either an inpatient or outpatient care setting within the last three (3) years.
• License must be valid and unrestricted. Contract personnel shall be in good standing, and under no clinical restrictions, with the licensure boards in all jurisdictions in which a license is held or has been held within the last ten (10) years.
• Operational computer skills with general working knowledge of word processing, and Microsoft applications (including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• General medical ethics, telephone etiquette, written/verbal/electronic communication, and customer service skills.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Professional license for LPN required.
• Knowledge of MHS Genesis is preferred.
• Knowledge of military patient referrals is preferred.
• Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.

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• Registered Nurse (RN)
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• Patient Care Technician
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• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Patient Care
• Wound Care
• Medication Administration
• Nursing Support

Estimated starting salary range for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
Pay commensurate with experience. Full‑time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.