Assessment Specialist, RN PRN, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health's Carrollton Springs in Carrollton, TX is seeking an Assessment RN on a PRN schedule. You will be part of a behavioral health team delivering patient assessments and contributing to care planning with compassion and clinical excellence.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, and adherence to safety standards. Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold an active Texas nursing license; CPR certification within 30 days is

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Active Texas RN license.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Experience in psychiatric health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments with attention to safety and confidentiality.
• Support treatment planning and coordination with care teams.
• Communicate with external review organizations as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Assessment RN

Schedule: PRN

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 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 RN 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.
• 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 assessment, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
• CPR and de-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing

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."