Assessment Specialist - RN Days

MedStar Health; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Assessment Specialist - Registered Nurse (RN) in Panama City, FL. This full-time role involves conducting triage and psychosocial evaluations for behavioral health patients. Offering a competitive salary and a generous sign-on bonus, this position provides opportunities for professional growth within a respected organization.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Healthstream on-line learning catalogue with free CEU courses

Qualifications

• Previous experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Admissions Department.
• Ability to work 6am-6:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone triage activities and determine appropriate disposition for emergency services.
• Perform clinical crisis assessments on patients with mental health/substance abuse issues.
• Assist in collection of updated insurance and financial information.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Triage skills

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma RN

Current FL RN License

Job description

Responsibilities

Assessment Specialist - Registered Nurse (RN) Days Opportunity

This full-time opportunity offers 36 hours per week with full benefits. Recent Graduates welcome. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested. New 12K Sign-On Bonus is available for full-time positions for new employees!

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our three outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

Visit us online at: https://emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/

The Assessment Specialist performs triage, psychosocial screening and evaluations of all patients, voluntary and involuntary, who present to the facility with a primary psychiatric, behavioral, or substance abuse complaint. Provides accurate evaluation of medical necessity, offering alternative levels of care when feasible. Initiates a collection and assessment of information for payers; completes pre-certification and continued stay authorization. Works with and serves as back-up to utilization review.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct telephone triage activities. Receive telephone inquiry and crisis calls and determines appropriate disposition for emergency services, clinical crisis assessment, and referral to community resources and/or agencies.
• Perform clinical crisis assessments on patients experiencing diverse mental health and/or substance abuse issues/disorders.
• During assessment process, initiate crisis interventions to stabilize patient and/or family situation (i.e. safety contracts, brief behavioral contracts). Consult Nurse Supervisor when significant medical issues are identified.
• Assist in collection of updated insurance and financial information. Verify insurance coverage and benefits. Utilize computer system to collect and enter core data elements such as authorization information.
• Inventory and document all patient valuables upon admission.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Assistance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Healthstream on-line learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma RN
• Previous experience in behavioral health preferred
• Current FL RN License
• Ability to work in a fast paced Admissions Department
• Ability to work 6am-6:30pm

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