Registered Nurse Intake (RN), Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health®; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lifepoint Health's Copper Springs Avondale Behavioral Health unit is seeking an Intake/Assessment RN for night shifts. You will evaluate needs, coordinate referrals, and assist in admission decisions while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Join a team focused on high-quality behavioral health services in a supportive, collaborative environment. The role offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities within Lifepoint Health’s nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license
• Associate's degree from accredited nursing school
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS preferred
• Arizona license or compact license with AZ endorsement
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate intake and assessment processes including initial response and referral
• Document patient symptoms, functioning, and needs for LOC determination
• Provide courteous customer service to patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers
• Follow EMTALA and Emergency Detention paperwork procedures
• Manage preadmission/admission paperwork and insurance pre-certifications
• Monitor patient condition and escalate to physician as needed
• Administer medications per hospital policy
• Demonstrate empathy and respect in interactions

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS/PALS preferred

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Intake/Assessment (RN), Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-Time | 3x12

Schedule: Nights

Your experience matters

Copper Springs Avondale 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 a Registered Nurse (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.

More about our team

We are a family-oriented team led by an energetic and highly collaborative leadership team. The department is made up of team members who are enthusiastic, driven, and eager to grow within a positive, forward‑thinking organization.

How you'll contribute

An Intake/Assessment (RN) who excels in this role:

• 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.
• 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.

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:

What we're looking for

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

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ACLS, PALS and Handle with Care preferred.
• Licenses: Must have a current Arizona State License or Compact License with Arizona endorsement.
• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.

More about Copper Springs Avondale

Copper Springs Avondale is a behavioral health hospital located in Avondale, Arizona, serving the greater Phoenix metro area. We provide inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adolescents and adults in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment.

Our programs include inpatient psychiatric care, detox services, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), allowing us to support patients at every stage of their healing and recovery journey. We also offer 24/7 walk in access, ensuring timely care for individuals in crisis.

Copper Springs is proud to offer Help for Heroes, a specialized program designed to meet the unique needs of active‑duty military, veterans, first responders, and other frontline professionals who face high levels of stress and trauma in their careers.

Our team is deeply committed to our mission of Changing People's Lives by providing evidence‑based care, treating every patient with dignity and respect, and fostering a culture of teamwork, safety, and compassion among staff and patients alike.

EEOC Statement

"Copper Springs Hospital Avondaleis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Copper Springs Hospital Avondaleis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."