Assessment Specialist, RN Behavioral Health

Collin Springs; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Collin Springs, a Lifepoint Health facility in McKinney, TX, is seeking an Assessment RN for full-time nights (3x12 hours, 7pm-7:30am). You will lead initial assessments, coordinate care levels, and assist with the admission process while upholding patient-centered care.

The role requires active RN license, psychiatric experience, CPR and de-escalation training or within 30 days, and strong communication with physicians, patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare 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.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Possesses clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companies

Skills

Nursing license

Psychiatric care experience

Assessment skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Assessment RN - Full-Time Nights (3x12 hours, 7pm-7:30am)

Your experience mattersCollin Springs is part ofLifepoint 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 RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier

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
• Possesses clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companies

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored 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 be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Additional requirements include:

• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare 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.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

More about Collin Springs

Collin Springsis a Behavioral Health hospital,offering exceptional care to the McKinney, TX community.

EEOC Statement

Collin Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collin 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

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.