Registered Nurse (RN) Intake & Assessment Clinician Behavioral Health- PRN

PRN (12-hour shifts) 

Your experience matters  

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. 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’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

More about our team  

Our 36-bed behavioral health unit will offer a continuum of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for adults and senior citizens, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use disorders; detoxification from alcohol and drugs; and treatment for anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and many other behavioral health concerns. 

How you’ll contribute  

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role: 

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.   

• Ability to have flexible hours in order to meet business needs.   

• Demonstrates effective understanding of legal issues associated with assessment/admission for Voluntary vs. Involuntary status, i.e. 72 Hour Hold, EMTALLA and Mental Inquest Warrant processes as defined in state of practice.   

• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external customers as well as maintains patient/family confidentiality and provides sensitive, respectful, and compassionate customer service at all times.   

• Ability to work with children, adolescents, adults (18 and over) or geriatric patients experiencing mental illness and acute psychiatric crisis.   

• Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.   

• Capable of conducting crisis assessments that includes a mental status exam, suicide and violence assessment, substance abuse assessment, and preliminary diagnosis.   

• Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder V (DSM V) or most current version.   

• Understanding of mental illness and stages of development.   

• Ability to present clinical findings to attending psychiatrist and charge nurse.   

• Ability to coordinate the transfer of patients from other facilities  

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. 

What we’re looking for  

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include: 

• BLS 

• Maintains current RN licensure/certification for position 

• Behavioral Health Experience Preferred  

• Intake and Assessment Experience Preferred  

Schedule: PRN (12 hour shifts) 

Why join us  

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your 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 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. 

More about Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital 

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is a76-bed specialty hospital that offers exceptional care to the White Hall, Arkansas community. Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our patients and their families. Our dedication to exceptional care is evident in the awards and accreditations we've earned. These recognitions come from respected organizations that evaluate hospitals based on factors like patient safety, quality of care, and overall performance. 

EEOC Statement 

“Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”