Assessment Specialist, RN

Memorial Physician Practices; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Triangle Springs is a 77-bed behavioral health hospital in Raleigh seeking an Assessment Specialist, RN to join our team on a full-time schedule from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm. You will conduct initial evaluations, document symptoms and needs, and coordinate with physicians for LOC determinations.

Your role emphasizes excellent patient and family communication, precise preadmission and admission paperwork, and adherence to EMTALA and CPI/ CPR requirements as part of a collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in the relevant state.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; ability to practice per state board.
• CPR certification required; CPI training within 30 days of start date.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for patient assessments and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to requests for services, including initial assessment and referral processes.
• Conducts initial evaluation, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs; informs MD for LOC determination.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers.
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes precertification with insurance companies.
• Adheres to Emergency Detention paperwork and EMTALA requirements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Assessment & evaluation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (State Board of Nursing)

Nursing degree (Associates/Bachelor)

CPR certification

CPI training within 30 days

Job description

Assessment Specialist, RN

Schedule: Full-time, 7a-7:30p

Your experience matters

Triangle 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, RN 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

• Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, and referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow up activity.
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs and provides information to MD for LOC determination.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all precertification with insurance companies.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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

• Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required
• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric patients preferred.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities
• License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

More about Triangle Springs

Triangle Springs is a 77‑bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Raleigh community for over 8 years. We are proud to be recognized as Joint Commission Accredited and Psych Armor Certified.

EEOC Statement

Triangle Springs Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Triangle Springs Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.