Assessment and Referral Nurse (Contract)

UHS • Huntington, WV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

River Park Hospital, a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV. River Park provides acute inpatient services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors and features a 22-bed residential treatment program for children and adolescents and a 25-bed adult forensic unit. River Park was recently recognized as a Top Performer by Joint Commission and maintains the highest standards for quality care. We are seeking a compassionate Assessment and Referral Nurse to join our team at River Park Hospital in the US. This contract role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients by providing expert assessment and referral services within our behavioral health setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in behavioral health care, we invite you to bring your expertise to River Park Hospital. Join us in our mission to provide sensitive, individualized care that transforms lives. All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449

Requirements

• Valid nursing license in the US.
• Proven experience in patient care within behavioral health or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and medical documentation practices.
• Excellent communication skills and compassionate approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with medical records management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' mental health needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Facilitate patient referrals to appropriate services and resources.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and records.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options and procedures.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust referrals as needed.
• Contribute to a supportive environment that respects individual needs and promotes recovery.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees