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