Intake / Admissions LPN Nurse-Day shift

Posted: Saturday, 06 September 2025
Valid Thru: Monday, 06 October 2025
Index Requested on: 09/06/2025 07:56:05
Indexed on: 09/06/2025 07:56:05

Location: Knoxville, TN, 37901, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine is hiring!

Description:

Full time - LPN Nurse-Intake/Admissions

This position includes 12 hour shifts, either 7a-7p 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:
  • Reviews information on all referrals for medical necessity and level of care criteria as well as medical stability.
  • Assists in presenting information to provider for admission decision.
  • Reviews and enters medication for those patients being admitted.
  • Begins admission process for those patients selected for admission including skin assessment and beginning the nursing assessment.
  • May take admission orders from the provider.
  • Collects, records, and manages patient's 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 staff
  • Gives a through hand off to the receiving nurse.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory agencies, insurance companies, State/Federal requirements, and ensures host facilities standards are maintained.
  • Completes required monthly reports and communicates effectively with management.
  • Operates in an ethical manner in dealing with referral sources, patients, families, and external agencies.
  • Maintains competencies as required by the department standards.
  • Follow the policy and procedures of the department.
  • Maintain good attendance, a professional appearance, and a positive punctuality history.
  • Participate in the collection, collation, and evaluation for outcome standards.
  • Consider/process feedback regarding performance to improve competence.
  • Give input into the system for monitoring and improving inquiry calls.
  • Identify, report or correct variables affecting the quality of services provided to patients/families and referring/inquiring agencies.
  • 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

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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