Admissions LPN Position Available In St. Tammany, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Admissions LPN position at 23515 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70448 involves delivering quality nursing care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders and managing the referral process. Minimum qualifications include a State of Louisiana LPN license and a year of recent experience in admissions or intake, with specialty certification preferred.
Job Description
Admissions
LPN 2.1 2.1
out of 5 stars 23515 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70448
Position Summary :
This is a position responsible for the admission and delivery of care to incoming patients.
Essential Functions:
Delivery of quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients with emotional, developmental or psychiatric disorders Serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team; and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of each patient Directs and manages the referral process for admissions into the facility. Works closely with the Director of Admissions, Director of Clinical Services, Medical Director and Director of Nursing to ensure acceptance of patients is in keeping with the admission & exclusionary criteria of the hospital & are appropriate for admission. Gathers required information from referral sources to decide about the appropriateness of the patient for admission; maintains a referral log that identifies all referrals, dates, person making the referral, and outcome. Provides written summary of each patient being admitted that includes identifying information, behaviors, reason for referral or need for treatment & background. Assumes responsibility for generating referral packet and completing all relevant/required paperwork. Conducts initial certification assessments. Conducts managed care pre-certifications and completes all required paperwork to ensure prompt processing of insurance claims. All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing preferred. BSN or BS preferred. Specialty certification also preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience in Admissions or intake department preferred; psychiatric preferred. ER experience or geriatric care may substitute.
Competency:
Position and Age-Related Licensure/Certification:
Obtain CPR/CPI certification; State of Louisiana LPN license required
HIPAA:
Has access to and adds information to the Medical Record. May only access medical record of assigned patients.
