Intake / Admissions LPN Nurse-Night Shift
Company: Knoxville Center For Behavioral Medicine
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: May 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Full time- LPN Nurse-Intake/AdmissionsThis position includes 12
hour shifts, either 7a-7p or 7p-7a, with rotating weekends.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:o Reviews information on all referrals for medical
necessity and level of care criteria as well as medical stability.o
Assists in presenting information to provider for admission
decision.o Reviews and enters medication for those patients being
admitted.o Begins admission process for those patients selected for
admission including skin assessment and beginning the nursing
assessment.o May take admission orders from the provider.Collects,
records, and manages patients home medications.Keeps family and
referral source informed of decision making.Recommends other
resources when indicated.Accompany; s patient to the unit and
introduces them to the staffGives a through hand off to the
receiving nurse.o Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory
agencies, insurance companies, State/Federal requirements, and
ensures host facilities standards are maintained.o Completes
required monthly reports and communicates effectively with
management.o Operates in an ethical manner in dealing with referral
sources, patients, families, and external agencies.o Maintains
competencies as required by the department standards.o Follow the
policy and procedures of the department.o Maintain good attendance,
a professional appearance, and a positive punctuality history.o
Participate in the collection, collation, and evaluation for
outcome standards.o Consider/process feedback regarding performance
to improve competence.o Give input into the system for monitoring
and improving inquiry calls.o Identify, report or correct variables
affecting the quality of services provided to patients/families and
referring/inquiring agencies.o Participate in the Hospitals 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 requiredUtilization Review and
insurance experiencePRIMARY POPULATION SERVED:Management and
EmployeesExternal AgenciesFacilitySpecial 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.SkillsPreferredTraining - Social ServicesEqual Opportunity
EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their
rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.by Jobble
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