Assessment Specialist, RN Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Well-being programs

Job summary

Carrollton Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Specialist RN for full-time weekend night shifts (Fri–Sun, 7pm–7am) in Carrollton, TX. You will support the department with clinical, operational and administrative excellence while delivering compassionate care.

Requirements include a state RN license and CPR/de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire; prior ED or psychiatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing; valid state RN license.
• Experience in emergency department or psychiatric healthcare settings (preferred).
• Experience with patient assessments, care planning and coordination with external review entities.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact.
• Current unencumbered RN license to practice as required by the State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Support department with clinical, operational and administrative excellence.
• Perform patient assessments and participate in treatment planning and communication with external review organizations.

Skills

Emergency department experience

Psychiatric healthcare experience

CPR certification / de-escalation

RN license

Communication skills

Education

RN License (State Nursing License)

Job description

Assessment Specialist, RN

Schedule: Full Time Weekends - Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7pm-7am)

Your experience matters

Carrollton 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

An Assessment Specialist RN who excels in this role is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational and administrative excellence.

What we're looking for

Applicants should be a graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing, relevant state licensure required.Additional requirements include:

• Previous experience in an emergency department or psychiatric healthcare 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.
• CPRand de-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Current unencumbered RN license to practice as required by the State Board of Nursing.

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 for full-time andpart-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.

More about Carrollton Springs

Carrollton Springs is a 78-bed behavioral health hospital offering exceptional care to the Carrollton, TX community.

EEOC Statement

"Carrollton Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Carrollton 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.