Seaside Health System is seeking PART-TIME - DAY SHIFT Admissions Nurse (LPN) in our Baton Rouge Inpatient Hospital. Self-motivated candidates who values excellence, integrity and treating patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Day Shift 7:00am to 7:00pm

We offer:

• Competitive Salaries based on experience.

• Collaborative family environment with supportive colleagues.

• Mentoring by senior administrative staff who are committed to your success and professional development.

• Established clinical protocols, policies and procedures based on outcomes and evidence-based practice.

• Medical, Dental, Life, AD&D insurance and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate patient admission assessments, including medical history, medications, and presenting concerns

• Verify and document insurance, demographic, and consent information accurately

• Conduct initial nursing assessments and screenings (vital signs, risk assessments, sub-stance use, mental status as applicable)

• Review and reconcile current medications and communicate findings to the provider

• Ensure all required admission paperwork and documentation is completed in a timely manner

• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, therapists, and intake staff to determine appropriate level of care and placement

• Initiate and implement physician admission orders

• Provide patient and family education regarding admission process, unit expectations, and patient rights

• Coordinate safe and efficient patient handoff to unit staff

• Maintain compliance with CMS, state (LDH), and TJC regulations

• Monitor for any immediate medical or behavioral concerns upon admission and escalate as needed

• Assist with discharge planning coordination when applicable

• Ensure confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA standards

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to admissions processes

• Maintain accurate and timely medical record documentation

• Support a welcoming, professional, and compassionate first point of contact experience for patients

• Perform other duties as assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seaside Health System is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.