What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN II ADMISSION/UTILIZATION EXPERT position at St. Bernards Healthcare?
JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Arkansas or a Compact State. Experience Minimum of two years medical surgical hospital experience required. Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Normal hospital environment. Occasional exposure to fumes, odors, biological and electrical hazards. Normal/corrected eyesight with close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Uses computer, telephone, copier, fax, scanner and adding machine. Lifting up to 50 lbs., carrying up to 20 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. JOB SUMMARY The Utilization Review Expert Nurse is responsible for the providing the physicians with direction on the admission status, recording the admission interview, medication reconciliation initiating the Plan of Care and delivering patient education process. The person in this position must possess excellent communication skills and function at a high level as a member of the collaborative interdisciplinary team. The role of this position is pivotal in coordinating the care of the patient to facilitate an efficient and effective stay in the hospital. This position is required to utilize independent judgment.
