Registered Nurse (RN) Intake & Assessment Clinician Behavioral Health
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Job Location:
Hot Springs, SD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Intake & Assessment Clinician Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full Time
Your experience matters: National Park Medical Center
At National Park Medical Center we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team youre 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.
How youll contribute:
Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face phone or tele-assessmentTriages individuals based on safety risk. Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment. Screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions. Performs a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders; coordinates with the clinical team/on-call physician to ensure these needs are met at the facility or other appropriate community providers. Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment. Completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers as necessary. Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by giving direct care. The RN will coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders. The RN will ensure the safety and well-being of each patient. The RN ensures all medical orders are followed initiates and follows treatment planning and acts as a patient advocate at all times.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Qualifications and requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required
- Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing valid drivers license preferred.
- Previous experience in a psychiatric health care 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
- Basic Life Support certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days
About our Health System
National Park Medical Center is a 163 bed hospital located in Hot Springs Arkansas and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
National Park Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. National Park Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
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
