Responsibilities
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - LVN (Admissions - Evening)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Receives all inquiry calls and responds to requests for information and assessments rapidly and ensures relevant report is obtained and passed on to receiving unit/physician.
• Expert in documentation, communication, teamwork and customer service. Advocates for internal and external customers including the client, family, physician, medical facility, behavioral healthcare facility and managed care organizations.
• Liaisons with physicians, psychiatrist, other facilities and managed care organizations to promote optimal use of the continuum of care for each individual transferred.
• Enters relevant information into EMR for patients arriving on shift requiring admission. This includes, but is not limited to order entry for Telephone orders given by admitting physician and medication entry.

Since 1987, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our 330-bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Set on a therapeutic 29-acre campus in north central San Antonio, Laurel Ridges serves as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, veterans and military personnel. Laurel Ridge's comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is part of one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS has been recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune for 10 years in a row.
Universal Health Services (UHS)
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and
various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
SKIL LS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of psychiatric behavioral health diagnostic criteria (DSM IV/V), quality assessment skills, including listening and writing legibly, ability to provide customer service in a caring way, even in a high stress environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of COBRA/EMTALA laws.
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION : Texas license as an LVN is required.
EXPERIENCE: 1 year mental health experience. Preferred: Prior experience as a supervisor in transfer coordinator.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs
• Occasional bending, stooping and kneeling
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at computer terminal
• Must have hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential activities
• Must have ability to distinguish letters and symbols for reviewing clinical documentation
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Must show emotional stability necessary to perform the essential functions of the job

WORK HOURS : Monday through Friday 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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