RN Assessment Specialist - PRN, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, operated with Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Specialist RN for a PRN schedule in Tampa, FL. You will conduct initial evaluations, initiate assessments, document patient needs, and coordinate care with physicians to determine level of care.

Join a team committed to compassionate, high-quality patient care with opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required or master's in social work/counseling.
• Current clinical, social work, or RN license as required by state regulations.
• Experience in a psychiatric health care facility; chemical dependency/dual diagnosis/geriatric patients preferred.
• CPR certification and CPI within 30 days of employment; must be 21+.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to a request for services, initial assessment, referral, and admission.
• Performs initial evaluation, documents symptoms and needs, and informs MD for LOC.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers.
• Maintains preadmission/admission paperwork and insurer pre-certifications.
• Monitors patient condition and notifies physician as needed.
• Follows hospital policy for medication administration.
• Demonstrates empathy, dignity, and respect in interactions.
• Assists with comprehensive nursing assessments.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Empathy

Assessment skills

Communication

Crisis recognition

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling

Job description

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, operated with Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Specialist RN for a PRN schedule in Tampa, FL. You will conduct initial evaluations, initiate assessments, document patient needs, and coordinate care with physicians to determine level of care.

Join a team committed to compassionate, high-quality patient care with opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits.