Licensed Practical Nurse - Intake (60843)

Circle the City; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle the City in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support admissions and ongoing care coordination at the Admin Office.

You will triage calls and referrals, verify insurance, document in the electronic health record, track bed availability, and collaborate with the Medical Director and Nurse Manager to discuss clinical aspects of patient records and acuity. BLS is required; bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with a current Arizona license in good standing.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in medical/surgical hospital, outpatient, home health or public health care.
• Competent in basic nursing knowledge of illnesses, treatments.
• Understanding of substance and mental health issues.
• Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information including use of electronic health records.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required (BLS).

Responsibilities

• The LPN triages calls and faxed referrals coming from community partners.
• Screening records for important clinical information that would lead to possible admission to CTC.
• Obtain and verify incoming patient’s insurance.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and Nurse Manager when necessary to discuss clinical aspects of patient records and acuity.
• Track bed availability and work with team to maintain census.
• Collaborate with Admissions Nurse for schedule of intakes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records.
• Able to adapt to rapid, unpredictable work flow.
• Able to focus on work at hand with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with difficult patients and those with mental illness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Adaptability

Bilingual preferred

Education

Arizona LPN license

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Admin Office - Phoenix, AZ 85013

Essential Duties

• The LPN triages calls and faxed referrals coming from community partners.
• Screening records for important clinical information that would lead to possible admission to CTC
• Obtain and verify incoming patient’s insurance
• Collaborate with Medical Director and Nurse Manager when necessary to discuss clinical aspects of patient records and acuity
• Track bed availability and work with team to maintain census
• Collaborate with Admissions Nurse for schedule of intakes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records
• Able to adapt to rapid, unpredictable work flow
• Able to focus on work at hand with attention to detail
• Ability to work with difficult patients and those with mental illness

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with a current Arizona license in good standing
• Minimum one (1) year experience in medical/surgical hospital, outpatient, home health or public health care
• Competent in basic nursing knowledge of illnesses, treatments
• Understanding of substance and mental health issues.
• Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information is required including use of electronic health records
• Bilingual skills preferred
• Basic Life Support certification required (BLS)

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Position requires extended periods of sitting and standing
• Position requires regular bending and reaching, including transfer of patients
• Must be able to lift, carry and push 20 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Good communication skills