Assessment Specialist; RN- Behavioral

Position

Assessment Specialist RN

7pm – 7:30am, alternating weekends (3×12 hour shifts weekly)

• Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, the referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow‑up activity.
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates assessment, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs, and provides information to MD for LOC determination.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers promptly and courteously.
• Possesses clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
• Maintains all pre‑admission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all pre‑certification with insurance companies.
• Monitors patient for change of condition and responds accordingly, up to and including notification of the physician.
• Follows hospital policy for medication administration.
• Consistently uses empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients.
• Assists / performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients.

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or hold relevant state licensure.
• 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.
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and may be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage – tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.
• Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.