LPN Admissions Coordinator (weekends only)

About the role

We are seeking a passionate Intake Specialist to join our team at the Center for Behavioral Health Osage Beach. Our goal is to improve behavioral health in the community through collaboration among healthcare providers, families, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Reviews information on all referrals for medical necessity and level of care criteria as well as medical stability.
• Aids in presenting information to providers for admission decisions.
• Reviews and enters medications for patients being admitted.
• Begins the admission process for selected patients, including skin assessments and nursing assessments.
• Takes admission orders from providers.
• Keeps family and referral sources informed of decision-making.
• Recommends additional resources when necessary.
• Introduces patients to the unit staff and conducts a thorough handoff to the receiving nurse.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory agencies, insurance companies, State/Federal requirements, and ensures compliance with host facility standards.
• Completes required monthly reports and communicates effectively with management.
• Operates ethically in interactions with referral sources, patients, families, and external agencies.
• Provides input into the system for monitoring and improving inquiry calls.
• Identifies, reports, or corrects variables affecting the quality of services provided to patients/families and referring/inquiring agencies.
• Participates in the Hospital’s quality improvement process and utilization review as required.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor or Associate Degree from an accredited school of Nursing, or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field.
• Training: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field.
• Utilization Review and insurance authorization preferred.
• One-year experience working in a similar position, or one year of clinical experience with the primary population served by the program.

Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory agencies, insurance companies, State/Federal requirements, and ensuring compliance with host facility standards.
• Knowledge of best practices in behavioral health care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and referral sources.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software relevant to the role.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement available.
• 3 weeks of ETO (earned time off) in your first year.
• Sick leave and Family sick leave.
• Competitive benefits package, including 401K matching.
• The Health and Happiness of our employees is a top priority.
• Casual environment, great staff to patient ratio.