LPN PRN Position Available In St. Tammany, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The LPN PRN position at 23515 Hwy 190, Mandeville, LA 70448 involves admitting and providing care to patients with emotional, developmental, or psychiatric disorders. Responsibilities include working with a treatment team, managing referrals, and ensuring patient safety. The role collaborates with various departments to ensure proper patient admission and completion of necessary paperwork.
Job Description
LPN PRN 2.1 2.1
out of 5 stars 23515 Hwy 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 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
