Assessment Specialist, RN
About the role
An Assessment Specialist who excels in this role: Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face, phone, or tele-assessment; Trairs 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 patients and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment; Administers nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by giving direct care.
Responsibilities
- Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face, phone, or tele-assessment
- Trairs individuals based on safety risk
- Affirms 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 patients and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment
- Administers nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by giving direct care
Requirements
- A current state RN license in Ohio
- An associate's degree from an accredited nursing school
- 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
- A current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing
- CPR certification
- At least 21 years of age
- Ability to sit and stand (one-third of the shift) and walk (two-thirds of the shift)
Qualifications
- Applicants should have a current state RN license in Ohio and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency in computer systems and software applications
Benefits
We offer multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. 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.
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Night Shift