IOP Nurse Coordinator

About the role

Freedom Behavioral Monroe/West Monroe facility is an 82-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing specialized mental and behavioral health services for the geriatric and adult population. The hospital delivers a comprehensive range of care, including both inpatient and outpatient treatment options, designed to support the unique needs of older adults.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions process for new program members
• Complete physician rounds as needed
• Complete required documentation timely
• Manage the patient medications prescribed by physician
• Calling in medications as instructed
• Monitoring needed labs for drug levels as needed
• Complete UR review duties on program members as needed
• Ensure all billing charges are entered by close of business Fridays
• Participate in community events to promote the program
• Assist with assessments of individuals referred to program
• Be willing to conduct education groups in the program and out in the community as needed to promote relationships with referral sources – accompanying SSD/SDD
• Market the program
• We market an initial 30-mile radius for the IOP
• Can go up to 50-mile radius
• Will participate in and host activities at facilities to assist the marketing team when needed
• When IOP duties are complete, assist with other duties/areas in the hospital including: rounds with physicians on Unit A and/or B; assist with stocking medical supplies, snacks, and office supplies; assist HIM with scanning medical records

Requirements

Required License: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Life and Disability