Licensed practical nurse - intake

Job Details:

Job Location: Admin Office - Phoenix, AZ

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Essential Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• The LPN triages calls and faxed referrals coming from community partners.
• Screening records for important clinical information that would lead to possible admission to CTC.
• Obtain and verify incoming patient’s insurance.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and Nurse Manager when necessary to discuss clinical aspects of patient records and acuity.
• Track bed availability and work with team to maintain census.
• Collaborate with Admissions Nurse for schedule of intakes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records.
• Able to adapt to rapid, unpredictable work flow.
• Able to focus on work at hand with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with difficult patients and those with mental illness.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with a current Arizona license in good standing.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in medical/surgical hospital, outpatient, home health or public health care.
• Competent in basic nursing knowledge of illnesses, treatments.
• Understanding of substance and mental health issues.
• Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information is required including use of electronic health records.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required (BLS).

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Position requires extended periods of sitting and standing.
• Position requires regular bending and reaching, including transfer of patients.
• Must be able to lift, carry and push 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Good communication skills.