Registered Nurse; RN Behavioral Health Intake

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health Intake – Full-time:
Nights

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Salary
: $20,000 Sign on bonus eligible (with 2-year commitment)

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. 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 are 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.

• 81 bed campus
• 24-hour security on campus
• Competitive salary
• Work/home life balance highly encouraged
• Proactive autonomy and decision making
• Strong physician and administrative support
• Referral bonus opportunity for qualifying RN hire
• Join our weekend team of Intake Nurses

The primary responsibility is to review clinical documentation from referrals and accept patients. This is a fast-paced environment where the ability to gather information and make a determination in less than 15 minutes is standard.

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to base compensation, this position also offers:

• 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 with 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

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care services, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation. We have served the Hickory, NC community since 1911 and are recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.

Hickory, NC is a vibrant community with access to Charlotte, Asheville and Bristol. Proximity to Charlotte airport is 50 minutes. The area features diverse schools, churches, restaurants, theaters and farmers markets.

License:
Current Registered Nurse to practice/work in the state of NC

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire
• Handle With Care certification is required within 30 days of hire
• One (1) Year of Psych experience required
• One (1) year of Intake experience preferred but not required

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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. We strive to create places where employees want to work and can pursue meaningful, satisfying careers that make a difference in communities across the country.

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