Intake / Admissions LPN Nurse-Day shift

Full time - LPN Nurse-Intake/Admissions

This position includes 12 hour shifts, either 7a-7p with rotating weekends.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Admission LPN is responsible for coordinating admissions to the hospital through relationships and communication with referral sources, providers, and intake staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


* Reviews information on all referrals for medical necessity and level of care criteria as well as medical stability.


* Assists in presenting information to provider for admission decision.


* Reviews and enters medication for those patients being admitted.


* Begins admission process for those patients selected for admission including skin assessment and beginning the nursing assessment.


* May take admission orders from the provider.


* Collects, records, and manages patient's home medications.


* Keeps family and referral source informed of decision making.


* Recommends other resources when indicated.


* Accompany; s patient to the unit and introduces them to the staff


* Gives a through hand off to the receiving nurse.


* Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory agencies, insurance companies, State/Federal requirements, and ensures host facilities standards are maintained.


* Completes required monthly reports and communicates effectively with management.


* Operates in an ethical manner in dealing with referral sources, patients, families, and external agencies.


* Maintains competencies as required by the department standards.


* Follow the policy and procedures of the department.


* Maintain good attendance, a professional appearance, and a positive punctuality history.


* Participate in the collection, collation, and evaluation for outcome standards.


* Consider/process feedback regarding performance to improve competence.


* Give input into the system for monitoring and improving inquiry calls.


* Identify, report or correct variables affecting the quality of services provided to patients/families and referring/inquiring agencies.


* Participate in the Hospital's quality improvement process and utilization review as required.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:


* Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: LPN, License Practicing w/ Nurse behavioral health experience.

Experience:


* Prefer one-year experience working in a similar position, or o ne year of clinical experience with the primary population served by the program.


* Behavioral Health admissions required


* Utilization Review and insurance experience