Assessment Specialist, RN

Assessment Specialist, RN Full-time, Night Shift Your experience matters Highland Springs is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Specialist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute An Assessment Specialist who excels in this role: Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face, phone, or tele-assessment-Triages individuals based on safety risk. Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment. Screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions. Performs a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders; coordinates with the clinical team/on-call physician to ensure these needs are met at the facility or other appropriate community providers. Interprets treatment to patients and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment. Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by giving direct care. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits :

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage -benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

Financial Protection & PTO :

Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth :

Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being :

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development :

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for Applicants should have a current state RN license in Ohio and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.

Additional requirements include:

Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing CPR certification Must be at least 21 years of age. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime. Ability to sit and stand (one-third of the shift) and walk (two-thirds of the shift). More about Highland Springs Highland Springs is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Highland Hills community for over 9 years. We are proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission. EEOC Statement "Highland Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highland Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Qualifications:

["Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school", 'CPR certification', 'Current state RN license in Ohio']