Lifepoint Health·Lafayette, Indiana
The Assessment Specialist performs clinical assessments, triages individuals based on safety risk, and coordinates care for patients with psychiatric or substance abuse disorders. They also manage the administrative admission process and ensure all medical orders and treatment plans are followed.
Sycamore Springs RN, Assessment Specialist/Intake Specialist - $5,000 Sign on Bonus!
Schedule: Weekend Days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)7am - 7pm Your experience matters Sycamore Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast.
We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As an RN, Assessment Specialist/Intake Specialist 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.
How you’ll contribute This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.
Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face, phone, or tele-assessment—Triages individuals based on safety risk.
An RN, Assessment Specialist/Intake Specialist who excels in this role: 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.
Coordinates and delivers quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders.
Ensures the safety and well-being of each patient.
Ensures all medical orders are followed, initiates and follows treatment planning, and acts as a patient advocate at all times.
Reports to: Assessment Director/Supervisor FLSA- None Exempt 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 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 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 Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required Experience: 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 License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing More about Sycamore Springs Sycamore Springs is a hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, and is part of Lifepoint 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 milestone—your experience matters. EEOC Statement “Sycamore Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sycamore Springs 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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a current, unencumbered nursing license. Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with chemical dependency and dual diagnosis patients is preferred.
Market context
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