Assessment Specialist (RN)- PRN

Lifepoint Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, operated with Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Specialist RN for a PRN schedule in Tampa, FL. You will conduct initial evaluations, initiate assessments, document patient needs, and coordinate care with physicians to determine level of care.

Join a team committed to compassionate, high-quality patient care with opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required or master's in social work/counseling.
• Current clinical, social work, or RN license as required by state regulations.
• Experience in a psychiatric health care facility; chemical dependency/dual diagnosis/geriatric patients preferred.
• CPR certification and CPI within 30 days of employment; must be 21+.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to a request for services, initial assessment, referral, and admission.
• Performs initial evaluation, documents symptoms and needs, and informs MD for LOC.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers.
• Maintains preadmission/admission paperwork and insurer pre-certifications.
• Monitors patient condition and notifies physician as needed.
• Follows hospital policy for medication administration.
• Demonstrates empathy, dignity, and respect in interactions.
• Assists with comprehensive nursing assessments.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Empathy

Assessment skills

Communication

Crisis recognition

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling

Job description

Facility Name: TGH Behavioral Health Hospital

Schedule: PRN

Your Experience Matters

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Tampa General Hospital. 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 our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. 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, the 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 promptly and courteously.
• Possess 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.
• Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician.
• RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration.
• RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients.
• Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients.

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 tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing Required or Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling required.
• License: Current clinical, social work, or RN license as required by state regulations.
• Experience: 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
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. Must be at least 21 years of age. Maybe required to work flexible hours and overtime.

EEOC Statement

"Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital 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.