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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Assessment Specialist RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric patients, is preferred.
  • Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
  • A current unencumbered license to practice from the State Board of Nursing is required.
  • CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) are required within 30 days.
  • Clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA is required.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate responses to requests for services, including initial response, assessment and referral, designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow-up activity.
  • Conduct initial evaluations, initiate assessments, document patient symptomology, functioning, and needs, and provide information to a physician for level-of-care determination.
  • Assist patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers promptly and courteously.
  • Maintain all preadmission and admission paperwork accurately and complete all precertification with insurance companies.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, including direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric patients.

About the Company

Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Lifepoint Health operates a large network of hospitals and care sites, including community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers, to provide care across the health continuum. It delivers care through its Lifepoint Forward initiative, pursuing practical solutions to improve quality, expand access, and increase value for patients and communities. Its differentiation comes from its scale, integrated care across hospitals and post-acute services, and a strong emphasis on community health outcomes rather than isolated services. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes, broaden access to care, and deliver better value for the communities it serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
1999

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