Admissions Nurse – LPN Job – Boise, ID

Job Title: Admissions Nurse

Reports To: Director of Admissions

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC, established in 2009, is a growing, behavioral healthcare treatment platform treating adults with substance use disorder and co-occurring conditions under the Northpoint Recovery brand and adolescents with mental healthcare conditions under the Imagine by Northpoint brand. The Company serves patients with commercial health insurance and is an in-network model. Northpoint has grown from two facilities to fifteen today entirely on a de novo basis with plans to expand rapidly in both existing and new markets. Organizational values include humility, heart, inspiration and conviction. Our commitment to excellence means doing good for others and engaging in innovative empirical based treatment. In short, our mission is to help people get their lives back and show them respect and empathy in the process.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a key member of the healthcare team, the Admissions Nurse is responsible for coordinating and approving medical screenings conducted by the admissions team. This licensed nursing professional will work closely with admissions staff, medical facilities, and the nursing team to ensure that patient screenings are completed accurately and timely. The Admissions Nurse plays an essential role in coordinating inpatient admissions and escalating any potential medical risks appropriately. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Coordinate with medical facilities to obtain and review necessary medical records to facilitate the admission process
• Work closely with the admissions team to approve medical screenings and ensure all necessary documentation is completed
• Collaborate with nursing staff and facility personnel to schedule and coordinate patient admissions effectively
• Escalate medical screenings to appropriate medical staff when potential medical risks or issues are identified
• Act as a liaison between the admissions team, patients, and healthcare professionals to ensure smooth and safe admission processes
• Provide ongoing communication with relevant teams regarding patient status, medical screening results, and admission logistics
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies related to patient admissions and medical care
• Maintain accurate documentation of medical screenings and communications related to patient admissions
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards at all times

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a nurse in the state where services are rendered
• Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout the duration of employment
• Ability to analyze the screening assessment data to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for placement in the appropriate level of care
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills for effective assessment and decision-making
• Strong understanding of medical screening processes and patient admission protocols
• Minimum of three years of experience (5 years suggested) as a nurse, with experience in admissions or similar role preferred
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and healthcare professionals in high-pressure situations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with electronic medical records systems
• Ability to identify and escalate potential medical risks or complications

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and act decisively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM and EMR systems
• Experience in medical admissions or patient intake coordination is a plus

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

• Must hold an active nursing license in the state where services are rendered
• Must maintain current nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment is a call answering center.
• Must have the reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Must be reasonably capable of lifting fifteen pounds
• Indoor treatment setting and office environment
• Use of a mouse and keyboard

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Completion of a tuberculin screening during first week of employment
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening, post-accident and upon reasonable suspicion of use
• Completion of new employee orientation and required paperwork prior to reporting to work, including acknowledgment of all Company policies
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Completion of background and professional reference checks

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA.

Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice.