Night RN Intake assesor

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Title:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Intake Assessor
Pay: $28 - $35/hr

Location:

Canton, OH

Schedule:

Day Shift | 3x12s (7a-7p)

Our team at Sunrise Vista Health and Wellness is forward-thinking and provides care for behavioral health. Our focus is on offering behavioral health treatment programs that will set up clients for lifelong success.

Be the first calm voice patients hear. Our RN Intake Assessor completes timely, trauma-informed evaluations to guide the right level of care—right away—bringing steady energy and teamwork to our busiest hours.

• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations on incoming patients
• Evaluate patients in acute psychiatric crisis
• Determine level of risk (e.g., suicidal ideation, psychosis, aggression)
• Implement immediate safety measures if needed
• Decide urgency of admission or need for higher level care

• Determine if the patient meets criteria for inpatient psychiatric admission
• Recommend appropriate placement:
• Inpatient psych unit
• Collaborate with psychiatrists or providers for final decisions

• Communicate with:
• Social workers and case managers
• Emergency departments, law enforcement, or family members
• Gather collateral information to support assessment

• Education:
  
  Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program. (BSN preferred but not required.)
• License:
  Active, unencumbered RN license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years acute behavioral health or crisis evaluation experience preferred. New graduate RNs with strong clinical assessment skills are welcome to apply.
• Other:
  Expertise in risk assessment, de-escalation, and payer authorization processes. Must be 21 or older.

• Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution;
  Life and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 and student loan forgiveness programs