Patient Accommodations LPN

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Hospital seeks an experienced LPN to manage patient accommodations, bed assignments and transfer coordination, ensuring accurate demographics and financial information for admitted patients.

Requirements include an active LPN license, BLS, high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of an LPN program; 5 years of clinical experience preferred. Strong MS Office skills and leadership are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree in Nursing or completion of LPN program required.
• At least 5 years recent and broad clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily operations of the department and bed placement for admissions.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate transfers and accurate patient demographics.
• Provide strong customer service and maintain accurate records and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Customer relations

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma

LPN program completion

Nursing degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights: Summary

The LPN - Patient Accommodation shall be responsible to ensure the daily operations of the department. This individual will secure bed placement to admit non-emergent patients and to work collaboratively with other disciplines and departments to ensure the appropriate bed assignment and transfer arrangements are made. The LLPN will promote positive customer service skills while ensuring that all patient demographics and financial information is accurate. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. Degree in Nursing or completion of LPN program required. At least 5 years recent and broad clinical experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Active LPN license required, BLS required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software. Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills. Must be able to meet strict deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills. Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to remain calm in difficult situations. Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance. Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job: Patient Accommodations LPN

LPN - Patient Accommodation

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.