Night Shift Psychiatric Assessment RN

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Financial Protection & PTO

Job summary

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Tampa General Hospital, seeks an Assessment Specialist (RN) for night shifts in Tampa, FL. You will lead initial assessments, coordinate admissions, and communicate with physicians to determine level of care.

We value empathy, accuracy, and strong customer service as you navigate pre-admission and follow-up activities, with CPI and CPR requirements and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing required; Master's in Social Work or Counseling accepted.
• CPR certification and CPI within 30 days of employment; must be 21+ years old.
• Experience in psychiatric health care facility preferred; familiarity with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to requests for services, initial assessment and admission process.
• Documents patient symptoms, functioning and needs; informs MD for LOC determination.
• Engages with patients, physicians, visitors and staff with empathy and respect; maintain preadmission paperwork and insurance pre-certifications.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and monitors patient condition with timely escalation to physician.

Skills

Empathy

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling

Job description

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Tampa General Hospital, seeks an Assessment Specialist (RN) for night shifts in Tampa, FL. You will lead initial assessments, coordinate admissions, and communicate with physicians to determine level of care.

We value empathy, accuracy, and strong customer service as you navigate pre-admission and follow-up activities, with CPI and CPR requirements and a commitment to high-quality patient care.