IOP Nurse Coordinator

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life and Disability

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe is seeking an IOP - Nurse Coordinator to oversee admissions and care coordination within an acute mental health setting for geriatric and adult populations. The role includes physician rounds, timely documentation, medication management, and community outreach to promote the program.

Responsibilities cover billing, lab monitoring, UR reviews, and collaboration with the marketing team to expand referral networks.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating admissions for program members.
• Ability to complete physician rounds and document timely.
• Experience managing medications and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions process for new program members.
• Complete physician rounds as needed and monitor labs.
• Complete required documentation timely and handle billing entries by Friday.
• Manage patient medications prescribed by physician and call in meds.
• Assist with assessments and education groups in program and community.
• Market the program and participate in community events.

Skills

Nursing

Admissions coordination

Documentation

Medication management

Billing entry support

Community outreach

Education

RN license (implied)

Job description

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

Freedom Behavioral Monroe/West Monroe facility is an 82-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

When IOP duties are complete, will be expected to assist with other duties/areas in the hospital to include but not limited to:

• 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 Monroe 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.