Intake / Admissions LPN Nurse-Night Shift

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in human resources services is seeking an Intake/Admissions LPN Nurse for the night shift. This full-time role involves coordinating hospital admissions, conducting assessments, and managing patient information. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while working in a supportive environment. If you're looking to advance your career in a rewarding field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with behavioral health experience.
• Preferably one year of relevant experience in admissions and insurance review.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hospital admissions and communicate with referral sources.
• Review referrals for medical necessity and assist in admission decisions.
• Manage patient medications and provide thorough handoffs to nurses.

Skills

Behavioral Health Experience

Communication Skills

Patient Assessment

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Intake / Admissions LPN Nurse-Night Shift

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This full-time position involves 12-hour shifts, either 7a-7p or 7p-7a, with rotating weekends.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• Review referrals for medical necessity, level of care, and stability.
• Assist in presenting information for admission decisions.
• Review and enter medication information for admitted patients.
• Begin the admission process, including skin and nursing assessments.
• Take admission orders from providers as needed.
• Manage patient's home medications and keep families and referral sources informed.
• Recommend additional resources when appropriate.
• Escort patients to the unit and introduce them to staff.
• Provide thorough handoffs to receiving nurses.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory, insurance, and agency standards.
• Complete reports and communicate effectively with management.
• Operate ethically with referral sources, patients, and external agencies.
• Maintain competencies and adhere to departmental policies.
• Ensure good attendance, professional appearance, and punctuality.
• Participate in quality improvement and outcome evaluations.
• Identify and report variables affecting service quality.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with behavioral health experience.
• Preferably one year of relevant experience, including behavioral health admissions and insurance/utilization review.

Primary Population Served

• Management and employees.
• External agencies.
• Facility staff.
• Individuals with special needs.

Physical and Work Conditions

Indoor work environment with adequate lighting and ventilation. Physical demands as per essential functions. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Exposure Category

Category II: Tasks involving no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but may include unplanned Category I tasks.

Additional Information

Employees are expected to perform all duties according to standards and may be asked to perform other tasks. Future job duties may change as needed. Performance evaluations are based on ability to perform outlined responsibilities.

Other Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Other
• Industry: Human Resources Services