LPN Admissions Coordinator (weekends only)

Nhccare; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks accrued vacation time

Sick leave

401K match

Casual work environment

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Osage Beach, MO, seeks a dedicated LPN Admissions Coordinator for weekends only. The role involves reviewing patient referrals, managing admission processes, and ensuring quality of care. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Nursing and preferably possess experience in a similar role. Join a supportive environment focused on employee health and happiness, along with a competitive benefits package, including vacation time and 401K match.

Qualifications

• Education from an accredited school of Nursing required.
• One year of similar position experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews referrals for medical necessity and level of care.
• Assists with admission decisions and processes.
• Maintains communication with patients and families.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Utilization Review

Insurance Authorization

Education

Bachelor or Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Job Title: LPN Admissions Coordinator (weekends only)

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: LPNAD038671

Location: Osage Beach, MO 65065, USA — Center for Behavioral Health Osage Beach (16-bed inpatient, free standing Adult Psychiatric hospital)

Responsibilities

• Reviews information on all referrals for medical necessity and level of care criteria as well as medical stability.
• Assists in presenting information to provider for admission decision.
• Reviews and enters medications for those patients being admitted.
• Begins admission process for those patients selected for admission including skin assessment and beginning the nursing assessment.
• May take admission orders from the provider.
• Keeps family and referral source informed of decision making.
• Recommends other resources when indicated.
• Accompanies patient to the unit and introduces them to the staff.
• Gives a thorough hand off to the receiving nurse.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory agencies, insurance companies, State/Federal requirements, and ensures host facilities standards are maintained.
• Completes required monthly reports and communicates effectively with management.
• Operates in an ethical manner in dealing with referral sources, patients, families, and external agencies.
• Provides input into the system for monitoring and improving inquiry calls.
• Identifies, reports or corrects variables affecting the quality of services provided to patients/families and referring/inquiring agencies.
• Participates in the Hospital’s quality improvement process and utilization review as required.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor or Associate Degree from an accredited school of Nursing.

Training:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field.
• Utilization Review and insurance authorization preferred.
• Prefer one-year experience working in a similar position, or one year of clinical experience with the primary population served by the program.

Benefits

• Small hospital BIG opportunities
• ETO (3 weeks accrued vacation time your first year)
• Sick leave and Family Sick leave
• Competitive benefits package, including 401K match
• The Health and Happiness of our employees is a top priority
• Casual environment, great staff to patient ratio

Additional Information

The Center for Behavioral Health Osage Beach will operate a state-of-the-industry treatment facility that provides specialized treatment services designed to continually improve in quality and cost effectiveness. Patient care services will be provided by a multidisciplinary treatment team of professionals utilizing current, research-based, Best Practice protocols designed to achieve maximum therapeutic benefit for each patient entrusted to its care.

Inpatient Acute Care at Center for Behavioral Health Osage Beach is designed to meet needs of individuals in crisis. The mission of our facility is to provide quality services that consistently meet and exceed the expectations of patients, families, referral sources, payers, and partners. Inpatient services are offered for individuals 18 and older who meet inpatient criteria.

EOE

Requirements

Work Schedule: Every Weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) Dayshift 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Job Type: Full Time

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.