IOP Nurse Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital is hiring for an IOP - Nurse Coordinator!

Freedom Behavioral of Lake Charles facility is an 46-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing specialized mental and behavioral health services for the geriatric and adult population. The hospital delivers a comprehensive range of care, including both inpatient and outpatient treatment options, designed to support the unique needs of older adults.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage admissions process for new program members
• Complete physician rounds as needed
• Complete required documentation timely
• Manage the patient medications prescribed by physician
• Calling in medications as instructed
• Monitoring needed labs for drug levels as needed
• Complete UR review duties on program members as needed
• Ensure all billing charges are entered by close of business Fridays
• Participate in community events to promote the program
• Assist with assessments of individuals referred to program
• Be willing to conduct education groups in the program and out in the community as needed to promote relationships with referral sources – accompanying SSD/SDD
• Market the program
• We market an initial 30-mile radius for the IOP
• Can go up to 50-mile radius
• Will participate in and host activities at facilities to assist the marketing team when needed
  

Required License : LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

When IOP duties are complete, will be expected to assist with other duties/areas in the hospital to include but not limited to:

• Rounds with physicians on Unit A and/or B
• Assist with stocking medical supplies, snacks, and office supplies
• Assist HIM with scanning medical records

Excellent Benefit Package Offered for Full-Time Employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Life and Disability

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.