Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Intake

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Behavioral Health Intake team. This role primarily involves reviewing clinical documentation from referrals and accepting patients. It is a fast-paced environment where the ability to gather information and make a determination in less than 15 minutes is standard. The medical center is an 81-bed campus with 24-hour security, offering a competitive salary, work/home life balance, proactive autonomy, and strong physician and administrative support. Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital providing acute care, and is home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women's Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation. It has been offering exceptional care to the Hickory NC community since 1911 and is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital. Lifepoint Health is a diversified healthcare delivery network spanning 29 states, including 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care.

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree preferred
• One (1) year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Benefits

• $20,000 Sign on bonus eligible (with 2-year commitment)
• Referral Bonus Opportunity for qualifying RN hire
• 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: Associate degree