LPN - Behavioral Health Intake & Bed Coordination

Voices for Voices; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeking a Dispatcher/LPN to coordinate transportation and centralized psychiatric placement. The role includes managing bed boards, assisting transfer nurses with telemedicine calls, and handling overflow calls.

Candidates should have an LPN license (or a related bachelor's degree) and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include coordinating transport orders, submitting referrals, and ensuring timely patient placement across the system.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an accredited LPN program or a bachelor's degree.
• Must hold current LPN license in the practicing state.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation for all transport orders as dispatcher.
• Assist with centralized psychiatric patient placement and bed board management.
• Support transfer nurses with telemedicine calls and overflow calls.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, and administrators to ensure timely patient placement.
• Facilitate bed assignments across campuses to ensure bed availability.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Customer service phone skills

Self-directed & motivated

Adaptability & change management

Ability to work extended shifts

Education

LPN program or diploma

Bachelor's degree in lieu of experience

Tools

Epic

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeking a Dispatcher/LPN to coordinate transportation and centralized psychiatric placement. The role includes managing bed boards, assisting transfer nurses with telemedicine calls, and handling overflow calls.

Candidates should have an LPN license (or a related bachelor's degree) and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include coordinating transport orders, submitting referrals, and ensuring timely patient placement across the system.