IOP Nurse Coordinator: Admissions & Care Coordination

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 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.