RN Intake & Psychiatric Assessment – Day Shift (3x12s)

SunriseVista Behavioral Hospital; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

PTO & Holidays

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SunriseVista Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Intake Assessor in Canton, OH. You will perform initial psychiatric assessments, evaluate crisis situations, and decide on urgency of admission while coordinating with psychiatrists and care teams.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, de-escalation, and payer authorization processes, with a Day Shift 7a–7p schedule and pay ranging from $28 to $35 per hour.

Qualifications

• RN licensed to practice by state board.
• 2+ years in acute behavioral health or crisis evaluation preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, risk assessment and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations of incoming patients.
• Evaluate patients in acute psychiatric crisis and determine risk.
• Implement immediate safety measures when needed and decide admission urgency.
• Determine inpatient vs higher level of care and coordinate with team.
• Communicate with social workers, EDs, law enforcement, and families.

Skills

RN license

Risk assessment

De-escalation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

SunriseVista Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Intake Assessor in Canton, OH. You will perform initial psychiatric assessments, evaluate crisis situations, and decide on urgency of admission while coordinating with psychiatrists and care teams.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, de-escalation, and payer authorization processes, with a Day Shift 7a–7p schedule and pay ranging from $28 to $35 per hour.