Mental Health Intake Nurse - RN

HCA Healthcare•Nashville, TN

17d

About The Position

The CAPs Specialist provides crisis intervention and assessment to help determine the appropriate level of psychiatric care. The role includes phone and face-to-face assessments, coordination with physicians and hospital staff, and referrals to community mental health services when appropriate. The specialist applies knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, treatment options, and age-appropriate patient care, and participates in staff meetings and professional development activities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
Registered Nurse Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor's Degree.
At least 2 years of experience in Behavioral Health or an Emergency Department.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification must be obtained within 90 days of the employment start date.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention by phone and through face-to-face assessment.
Conduct assessments to determine the most appropriate level of psychiatric care.
Communicate with physicians, referral sources, and other hospital staff to obtain care for patients.
Refer people to community mental health services as indicated following assessment.
Apply knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, treatment options, and care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings, seminars, or professional development activities as requested by the manager.
Adhere to facility Standards of Performance and ICARE values.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance.