Intake​/Admissions LPN Nurse-Day shift

Description

Full time – LPN Nurse-Intake/Admissions This position includes 12 hour shifts, 7 a-7 p with rotating weekends.

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

• 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.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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

Training – Social Services:
Expert

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