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Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At TriStar Skyline Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Assessment Specialist PRN to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

TriStar Skyline Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

At TriStar Skyline Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Assessment Specialist PRN opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Responsibilities:

+ Demonstrates an active concern for all customers (both external and internal) of the hospital.

+ Demonstrates initiative in providing customer service and resolving problems. Promotes positive morale in the department.

+ Demonstrates an attitude of teamwork and cooperation. Takes initiative to assist other staff in completion of their assignments. Uses good communication skills in interacting with peers, staff and in resolving conflicts. Attends to disagreements in a professional manner and in private. Demonstrates flexibility and supports changes that improve quality of care, service and operations.

+ RN’s Only – Performs medical screenings on all patients entering admission department.

+ Performs Behavioral Assessments either face to face or via telemedicine and ongoing re-assessments based on departmental specific policies and procedures. Determines Level of Care based on face to face or telemedicine assessment completed and physician consult.

+ Provides a thorough clinical review and risk assessment with appropriate level of care determination.

+ Performs requirements of any standardized procedure for which the employee has obtained and maintained competence including MPA.

+ Performs psychiatric and ongoing re-assessments based on departmental specific policies and procedures.

+ Responds within established timeframe to requests for onsite and telemedicine evaluations

+ Demonstrates flexibility and supports changes that improve quality of care, service and operations

+ Demonstrates attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy of daily work. Completes high quality work in accordance with outlined standards and procedures within defined timeframes.

+ Assures and maintains patient safety during the assessment process through the use of proper CPI techniques.

+ Promotes compliance with National safety goals

+ Demonstrates working knowledge of available community resources. Develops and maintains a positive relationship with community-based providers.

+ Demonstrates ability to access age specific data.

+ Demonstrates the ability to integrate age specific factors into the plan of care and involves the patient and family in the care plan process as appropriate to age

+ Demonstrates competency in interpretation of patient’s self-reported status or behavior related to the age and clinical status of the patient.

+ Understands the cognitive, physiologic, psychological and growth and maturational development of the patient as it relates to his/her age

+ Sets priorities and demonstrates effective organization skills by optimizing use of time, meeting deadlines and completing assigned tasks in a cost effective manner.

+ Actively participates in department performance improvement process

+ Demonstrates knowledge and competence with the electronic medical record program.

+ Completes Occurrence Reports and all medical record and departmental documentation ensuring all are completed correctly and appropriately.

+ Verify insurance benefits via passport or registration assistance and determines pre-certification status.

+ Works to ensure that patient treatment is reimbursed by contacting managed care organizations and completing initial utilization review. Documents in Midas as required. Involves mobile crisis when necessary

+ Appropriately manage needs of patient while in the admission area including arranging nutrition, toileting, use of telephone, etc.

+ Ensures that all necessary admission paperwork is complete and signatures have been obtained.

+ Helps to maintain QA log by thoroughly and accurately documenting all patient and disposition information.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA and abides by all EMTALA guidelines.

What qualifications you will need:

+ R.N. with minimum of 3 years experience in Psychiatry, ER, or ICU (Board Certified Psych Certification with in 180 days) or Mental Health Professional with current TN license or (License eligible within 180 days) in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related mental health field required (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LADAC)

+ Previous experience in Needs Assessment and Utilization Management strongly preferred.

+ Familiarity with required DSM V-R diagnosis

+ Possesses knowledge of medical model, psychotropic medications, familiarity with full range of treatment options and mental health service delivery systems

+ Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to advocate for patients in regard to managed care organizations

+ Conducts utilization review for managed care cases in admissions/intake department

+ Willingness to support philosophy of Skyline Madison campus

+ Successful completion of CPI within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.

+ BLS required every 2 years

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 250+ bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Assessment Specialist PRN opening. **Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.