Intake / Admissions LPN Nurse-Day shift

                                                                Full time-     LPN Nurse-Intake/Admissions 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Admission LPN  is responsible for coordinating admissions to the hospital through relationships and communication with referral sources, providers, and intake staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. o    Reviews information on all referrals for medical necessity and level of care criteria as well as medical stability.
2. o    Assists in presenting information to provider for admission decision.  
3. o    Reviews and enters medication for those patients being admitted.
4. o    Begins admission process for those patients selected for admission including skin assessment and beginning the nursing assessment.
5. o    May take admission orders from the provider. 
6. Collects, records, and manages patient’s home medications.
7. Keeps family and referral source informed of decision making.
8. Recommends other resources when indicated.
9. Accompany; s patient to the unit and introduces them to the staff
10. Gives a through hand off to the receiving nurse.
11. o    Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory agencies, insurance companies, State/Federal requirements, and ensures host facilities standards are maintained.
12. o    Completes required monthly reports and communicates effectively with management.
13. o    Operates in an ethical manner in dealing with referral sources, patients, families, and external agencies.
14. o    Maintains competencies as required by the department standards.
15. o    Follow the policy and procedures of the department.
16. o    Maintain good attendance, a professional appearance, and a positive punctuality history.
17. o    Participate in the collection, collation, and evaluation for outcome standards.
18. o    Consider/process feedback regarding performance to improve competence.
19. o    Give input into the system for monitoring and improving inquiry calls.
20. o    Identify, report or correct variables affecting the quality of services provided to patients/families and referring/inquiring agencies.
21. o    Participate in the Hospital’s quality improvement process and utilization review as required.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education: LPN,  License Practicing w/ Nurse behavioral health experience.
• Experience:

Prefer one-year experience working in a similar position, or o ne year of clinical experience with the primary population served by the program.

Behavioral Health admissions required

Utilization Review and insurance experience

PRIMARY POPULATION SERVED:

• Management and Employees
• External Agencies
• Facility
• Special Needs:                                                                                                                                     

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMAND S:

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described on the Essential Functions Form are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 The job is subject to normal indoor working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. The work environment characteristics described on the Essential Functions Form here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY: II

          Category I   –              T ask s that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

          Category II –              T asks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

        Category III –             Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or issues; unplanned. Category I task s are not a condition of employment.

All job specifications listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. The job's specifications are not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees shall be required to perform all task s in accordance to established standards of care. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related instruction as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodations.

I have read the job description (or had it read to me) and I completely understand the job specifications, and responsibilities and evaluation process of this position.  I can perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation.  I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my department without it being specifically included in the job description. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or the HR department.

I have been given a personal copy of the job specifications and program-specific competencies.

I further understand that future performance evaluations and merit increases to my pay are based on my ability to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description to the satisfaction of my immediate supervisor. I understand that I am an employee at will and this job description and my acknowledgement of it does not constitute an employment contract.