Night-Shift LPN: Admissions & Intake Specialist

Avenir Senior Living; Surprise (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Avenir Senior Living in Surprise, AZ is seeking an Admissions LPN / Intake Specialist for the night shift (NOC). The role coordinates intake operations and nursing assessments for psychiatric admissions under the Director of Nursing guidance.

Responsibilities include chart prep, data entry in KIPU, EMR documentation, and effective handoffs to the receiving unit. Licensure and BLS/CPR with CPI are required, plus 2 years general nursing and 1 year psychiatric experience.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Arizona LPN license (or valid compact authority to practice in Arizona).
• Current BLS/CPR certification and CPI (or facility-approved crisis intervention training).
• Minimum 2 years of general nursing experience.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience.
• Prior intake or behavioral health experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Review referral packets, transfer records, and patient information; verify patient identity and follow up with referral sources for missing documentation.
• Prepare patient charts, wristbands, labels, intake forms, consents, and complete accurate data entry in KIPU.
• Coordinate with providers regarding admission decisions, orders, and observation levels in accordance with facility Medical Screening Examination (MSE) guidelines.
• Process authorized orders (medications, standard orders) within LPN scope and clarify any incomplete orders.
• Collect and process ordered urine and other screening specimens, record results in KIPU, and report significant findings promptly.
• Perform nurse-to-nurse handoffs to the receiving unit nurse, highlighting clinical concerns, orders, precautions, and pending tasks.
• Maintain accurate EMTALA-related intake records, shift logs, inventory, and secure patient belongings.
• Provide snacks, comfort items, orientation, and compassionate care throughout the intake process.
• Contribute to assigned admission nursing assessments (vital signs, skin checks, risk screenings) within the LPN scope of practice.
• Observe and reassess patients, promptly reporting changes in medical/mental status, behavior, vital signs, or safety concerns.
• Administer authorized medications and provide medication education per policy.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), hygiene, meals, emergency responses, and approved de-escalation interventions.
• Provide unit nursing floor coverage when deemed necessary by nursing administration.
• Accurately document all vital signs, assessments, specimen results, and handoffs in the electronic medical record (KIPU).
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Arizona nursing requirements, and accreditation standards.

Kenntnisse

Clinical observation

EMR (KIPU)

De-escalation

Handoff communication

Prioritization

Ausbildung

Practical Nursing degree

Tools

KIPU EMR

HIPAA compliance

Jobbeschreibung

Avenir Senior Living in Surprise, AZ is seeking an Admissions LPN / Intake Specialist for the night shift (NOC). The role coordinates intake operations and nursing assessments for psychiatric admissions under the Director of Nursing guidance.

Responsibilities include chart prep, data entry in KIPU, EMR documentation, and effective handoffs to the receiving unit. Licensure and BLS/CPR with CPI are required, plus 2 years general nursing and 1 year psychiatric experience.