Assessment Specialist, RN

Lifepoint Health®; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO & insurance options

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Well‑being programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

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. This is a full‑time night shift position that may require flexible hours and overtime.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license in Ohio is required.
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• CPR certification and ability to meet state licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receives inquiry calls and assists scheduling face‑to‑face, phone, or tele‑assessment.
• Assesses or ensures evaluation by a licensed mental health professional.
• Performs comprehensive assessment and provides therapeutic care for substance abuse or psychiatric needs.
• Coordinates with clinical team to meet patient needs at the facility or community providers.
• Administers nursing care and related duties as part of the care team.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessments

Communication

Triage

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

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.

Full-time, Night Shift

This is a full‑time night shift position that may require flexible hours and overtime.

How You'll Contribute

• Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face‑to‑face, phone, or tele‑assessment, triaging 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.
• Administers 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.