Intake & Assessment Clinician Behavioral Health, Registered Nurse

Lifepoint Health • White Hall, AR

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital
is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health.
We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can
provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our
team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds
industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful
journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable
difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team
Our 36-bed behavioral health unit will offer a continuum of inpatient and
outpatient behavioral health services for adults and senior citizens, including
crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use disorders;
detoxification from alcohol and drugs; and treatment for anxiety, depression,
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and many other behavioral health concerns.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• BLS
• Maintains current RN licensure/certification for position

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral Health Experience Preferred
• Intake and Assessment Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Ability to have flexible hours in order to meet business needs.
• Demonstrates effective understanding of legal issues associated with assessment/admission for Voluntary vs. Involuntary status, i.e. 72 Hour Hold, EMTALLA and Mental Inquest Warrant processes as defined in state of practice.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external customers as well as maintains patient/family confidentiality and provides sensitive, respectful, and compassionate customer service at all times.
• Ability to work with children, adolescents, adults (18 and over) or geriatric patients experiencing mental illness and acute psychiatric crisis.
• Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of conducting crisis assessments that includes a mental status exam, suicide and violence assessment, substance abuse assessment, and preliminary diagnosis.
• Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder V (DSM V) or most current version.
• Understanding of mental illness and stages of development.
• Ability to present clinical findings to attending psychiatrist and charge nurse.
• Ability to coordinate the transfer of patients from other facilities
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level