Night RN Assessment Supervisor – Behavioral Health

Memorial Physician Practices; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance for education

401(k) retirement plan

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Copper Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, is seeking an Assessment Specialist Supervisor (RN) to lead clinical, operational and administrative tasks overnight. You’ll support the department's needs, perform initial evaluations, coordinate LOC determinations, and collaborate with physicians.

The role emphasizes strong clinical assessment, excellent customer service, and adherence to EMTALA and pre-admission processes.

Qualifications

• RN license, LCSW, LPC, 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.

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

Skills

RN license

LCSW

LPC

BLS certification

De-escalation training

Strong clinical assessment skills

Job description

Copper Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, is seeking an Assessment Specialist Supervisor (RN) to lead clinical, operational and administrative tasks overnight. You’ll support the department's needs, perform initial evaluations, coordinate LOC determinations, and collaborate with physicians.

The role emphasizes strong clinical assessment, excellent customer service, and adherence to EMTALA and pre-admission processes.