Assessment Specialist RN, PRN
Carrollton, TX - USA
Job Summary
Schedule: PRN Days
Your experience matters
How youll contribute
An Assessment RNwho excels in this role:
- Facilitates response to a request for services including the initial response the assessment and 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 in a prompt and courteous manner
- Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA
- Maintains all pre-admission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companies
What were looking for
Applicants should be a graduate from an accredited program or professional nursing. Additional requirements include:
Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
Experience in patient assessments family motivations treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities
Current unencumbered RN license to practice by the State Board of Nursing
CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain with 30 days of hire.
More about Carrollton Springs
Carrollton Springs is a 78-bed behavioral health hospitaloffering exceptional care to the Carrollton TX community.
EEOC Statement
Carrollton Springsis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Carrollton Springs iscommitted to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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 a ... View more