IOP Nurse Coordinator

Freedom Behavioral; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life and Disability

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles is hiring an IOP - Nurse Coordinator. The role focuses on admissions, medication management, documentation, patient care, and program marketing within a geriatric/adult behavioral health setting.

As a licensed practical nurse (LPN), you will perform rounds with physicians, assist with stocking and scanning records, participate in education groups, and engage with the community to promote the program. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• LPN license required.
• Behavioral health or hospital experience preferred.
• Strong documentation and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions process for new program members.
• Complete physician rounds as needed.
• Complete required documentation timely.
• Manage patient medications prescribed by physician.
• Calling in medications as instructed.
• Monitor needed labs for drug levels as needed.
• UR review duties as needed.
• Ensure billing charges are entered by close of business Fridays.
• Participate in community events to promote the program.
• Assist with assessments of individuals referred to program.
• Educate groups in the program and community to promote relationships with referral sources.

Skills

Admissions coordination

Patient monitoring

Documentation

Communication

Education

LPN license

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital is hiring for an IOP - Nurse Coordinator!

Freedom Behavioral of Lake Charles facility is an 46-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing specialized mental and behavioral health services for the geriatric and adult population. The hospital delivers a comprehensive range of care, including both inpatient and outpatient treatment options, designed to support the unique needs of older adults.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage admissions process for new program members
• Complete physician rounds as needed
• Complete required documentation timely
• Manage the patient medications prescribed by physician
• Calling in medications as instructed
• Monitoring needed labs for drug levels as needed
• Complete UR review duties on program members as needed
• Ensure all billing charges are entered by close of business Fridays
• Participate in community events to promote the program
• Assist with assessments of individuals referred to program
• Be willing to conduct education groups in the program and out in the community as needed to promote relationships with referral sources – accompanying SSD/SDD
• Market the program
• We market an initial 30-mile radius for the IOP
• Can go up to 50-mile radius
• Will participate in and host activities at facilities to assist the marketing team when needed

Required License: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Duties

• Rounds with physicians on Unit A and/or B
• Assist with stocking medical supplies, snacks, and office supplies
• Assist HIM with scanning medical records

Excellent Benefit Package Offered For Full-Time Employees

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Life and Disability

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.