Intake Nurse Coordinator, Behavioral Health Unit

Lifepoint Health • Danville, KY

87d

About The Position

Lifepoint Behavioral Health 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 an Intake Nurse Coordinator joining our team, you’re 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.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing (RN) required.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Two years’ leadership experience preferred.
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing, valid driver’s license preferred.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.
• May be required to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assists the PD in directing nursing activities during evening working hours.
• Assists the PD in recruitment and interviewing of staff.
• Conducts new employee education.
• Assists in review and revision of policies and procedures.
• Participates in departmental and team meetings.
• Responsible for working with internal and external customers to identify patients’ appropriateness to admit to the unit or refer to other community resources.
• Assists with providing group therapies and trains other clinical staff to execute nursing care duties to ensure quality patient care and proper execution and documentation.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with internal and external customers while maintaining patient/family confidentiality.
• Demonstrates an understanding of legal issues associated with assessment/admission for voluntary vs involuntary status, EMTALA, and processes for admissions when patients have a guardian in the state of Kentucky.
• Knowledge of the diagnostic statistics manual V or DSMV or most recent version.
• Understanding of mental illness and stages of development.
• Ability to present clinical findings to attending psychiatrist and provide handoff to charge RN.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees