Registered Nurse (RN) Intake & Assessment Clinician Behavioral Health-PRN

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off & disability

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is seeking an RN Intake & Assessment Clinician for its Behavioral Health unit. This PRN role supports an inpatient / outpatient continuum, including crisis stabilization and psychiatric care for adults and seniors.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, document care plans, and coordinate interdisciplinary care to meet individual patient needs in a 36-bed unit operated with Lifepoint Health. BSN preferred and BLS required.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license.
• Associate's degree in nursing; BSN preferred.
• AHA BLS certification.
• Current RN license in state or compact.
• Previous Behavioral Health Experience.
• Previous Intake & Assessment Experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify care needs.
• Initiate nursing interventions.
• Deliver care appropriate to the condition and age of each patient.
• Document medical necessity and nursing activities.
• Complete interdisciplinary care plans for assigned patients.
• Perform timely Quality Improvement assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work with children, adolescents, adults (18+) or geriatric patients in psychiatric crisis.

Skills

RN license

Interpersonal skills

Assessment skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Intake & Assessment Clinician Behavioral Health

Job Type: PRN | Varied

Schedule: 7:00A-7:00P or 7:00P-7:00A

Your Experience Matters

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is a inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital and behavioral health unit jointly operated by Jefferson Regional and Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Intake & 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.

More About Our Team

Our 36-bed behavioral health unit will offer a continuum of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for adults and senior citizens, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use disorders; detoxification from alcohol and drugs; and treatment for anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and many other behavioral health concerns.

How You'll Contribute

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify individual care needs.
• Initiate and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Deliver care appropriate to the condition and age of each patient.
• Document medical necessity and nursing activities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete and revise Interdisciplinary Care Plans for assigned patients.
• Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work with children, adolescents, adults (18 and over) or geriatric patients experiencing mental illness and acute psychiatric crisis.

Why join us

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

• 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.

What We're Looking For

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

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Licenses: Must have a current state or compact state RN license.
• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.
• Previous Behavioral Health Experience Required
• Previous Intake & Assessment Experience Preferred

More About Jefferson Regional

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is a 76-bed, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital and behavioral health unit jointly operated by Jefferson Regional and Lifepoint Health. At Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital, we are devoted to helping patients heal mentally and emotionally by providing exceptional, evidence-based behavioral healthcare that improves the lives of those needing support.

EEOC Statement

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country