Assessment Specialist Supervisor, RN

Copper Springs; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and loan assistance

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Copper Springs in Avondale, Arizona is seeking a dedicated Assessment Specialist Supervisor (RN) to enhance community health. This full-time position involves leading a team in providing exceptional patient care and assessment services.

The ideal candidate will possess a current RN license and relevant experience in psychiatric healthcare. Comprehensive benefits include medical coverage, financial protection, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a current state RN license and a degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility is preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate response to request for services.
• Conduct initial evaluations and document patient needs.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Maintain all admission paperwork and accuracy.
• Educate and coach staff on clinical decisions.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork

Education

Current state RN license

Degree from an accredited nursing school

Tools

BLS certification

De-escalation certification

Job description

Facility Name: Copper Springs
Schedule: Full-Time, Night

Your experience matters Lifepoint Behavioral Health 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 Supervisor (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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to request for services, including the initial response, the assessment and referral process, the designation of appropriate level of care, admission into services and appropriate follow up activity
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documenting patient symptomology, functioning, 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
• Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA
• Maintains all pre-admission and admission paperwork with accuracy, completes all per-certification with insurance companies
• Ensures appropriate staffing for shift
• Minimizes use of overtime
• Assists in monitoring attendance
• Educates and coaches staff and acts as a point person for clinical decisions
• Reports all issues and incidents to the Director of appropriately
• Ensure staff has completed all needed documentation, call logging, insurance calls, and additional tasks prior to the end of shift

Benefits

In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-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.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• RN license as required by state regulations.
• BLS and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.