Intake / Admissions LPN Nurse-Night Shift

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Full-time LPN Nurse for Intake/Admissions. This role involves coordinating hospital admissions, reviewing medical necessity, and managing patient information. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health and excellent communication skills to liaise with referral sources and providers effectively. Join a supportive environment that values quality care and professional growth, where you can make a significant impact on patient experiences and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in behavioral health required.
• One year in a similar role or clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hospital admissions through effective communication.
• Review referral information and assist in admission decisions.
• Manage and record patient’s home medications.

Skills

Behavioral Health Experience

Patient Assessment

Medication Management

Communication Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Job Details

Description

Full-time LPN Nurse - Intake/Admissions

This position includes 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 and relationships with referral sources, providers, and intake staff.

Essential Functions

1. Reviews referral information for medical necessity, level of care criteria, and medical stability.
2. Assists in presenting information to providers for admission decisions.
3. Reviews and enters medication information for admitted patients.
4. Begins the admission process, including skin assessment and nursing assessment.
5. May take admission orders from providers.
6. Manages and records patient’s home medications.
7. Keeps families and referral sources informed of decisions.
8. Recommends additional resources when appropriate.
9. Accompanies patients to the unit and introduces them to staff.
10. Provides thorough handoff to the receiving nurse.
11. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agencies, insurance companies, and compliance standards.
12. Completes monthly reports and communicates effectively with management.
13. Operates ethically with referral sources, patients, families, and external agencies.
14. Maintains required competencies and follows departmental policies and procedures.
15. Maintains good attendance, professional appearance, and punctuality.
16. Participates in outcome evaluation, quality improvement, and utilization review.
17. Provides feedback for performance improvement and system monitoring.
18. Identifies and reports variables affecting service quality.
19. Participates in hospital quality improvement initiatives.

Other Functions

• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience Required

• Education: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with behavioral health experience.
• Experience: Preferably one year in a similar role or clinical experience with the primary population served. Behavioral health admissions, utilization review, and insurance experience are required.

Primary Population Served

• Management and employees
• External agencies
• Facility
• Special Needs

Mental and Physical Demands

• Physical demands as described in the Essential Functions Form. Accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Working Conditions

Indoor environment with adequate lighting and ventilation. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Exposure Category: II

Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, or unplanned tasks involving such exposure are categorized accordingly.

Employees are expected to perform all duties according to standards and may be asked to perform other related tasks as needed.

I acknowledge understanding and ability to perform the job duties, with or without accommodations, and understand that job duties may change as needed.