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Lifepoint Health®

Assessment Specialist, RN

Lifepoint Health®, Avondale, Arizona, United States, 85323

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Assessment Specialist, Registered Nurse (RN)

Facility:

Copper Springs

Job Type:

Full‑Time

Schedule:

Nights

At Copper Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As an Assessment Specialist, Registered Nurse (RN) 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.

Connect with our Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lindsay Simboli by email Lindsay.simboli1@lifepointhealth.net, text or call 737‑268‑9063.

How You’ll Contribute

Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face‑to‑face, phone, or tele‑assessment, trising 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.

What We Offer

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

Licensed Registered Nurse

Experience with patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

CPR and CPI certified within 30 days.

May be required to work flexible hours and overtime, and ability to meet typing keyboard expectations. With proper credentials, Specialist may be required to complete vitals check on patients.

EEOC Statement Copper Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Copper 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.

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