Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) Transfer Center (Remote)
Listed compensation
$60K - $85K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · remote
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Join our Remarkable Team!
Location – Remote
Schedule – Fulltime Shifts Vary
Your experience matters Lifepoint Health is 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
a Behavioral Health Transfer Center LPN/RN 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.
More about our team
Our Access Point Behavioral Health Transfer Center serves as a centralized hub
for coordinating timely and appropriate placement of individuals in need of
acute behavioral health care. Operating 24/7, the center streamlines the
transfer process by assessing clinical needs, verifying bed availability, and
arranging transportation to ensure patients receive the right level of care
without delay across 18 locations.
Staffed by a team of 31 experienced mental health professionals, including
clinicians, nurses, EMTs, and case managers, we serve as a liaison between
referring facilities, facilitating over 6,000 transfers per month. Our goal is
to reduce waiting times, prevent care gaps, and ensure seamless transitions for
patients experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Here you will have
the opportunity to work remotely in a dynamic, fast-paced, and mission-driven
environment.
How you’ll contribute
A Behavioral Health Transfer Center RN (Remote), who excels in this role:
· Screen and coordinate patient admissions and transfers from hospitals and
clinics
· Use clinical decision-making and approved criteria to ensure the proper level
of care
· Collaborate with intake teams, physicians, nursing staff, and hospital
departments to facilitate timely and appropriate placements
· Monitor patient flow, track delays, and help improve access processes for
better outcomes
· Serve as a key liaison between facilities, patients, families, and providers —
ensuring compassionate and efficient service
· Navigating referrals submission to final acceptance in critical time (45
minutes)
· Ensure compliance with EMTALA, Lifepoint Health policies, and quality
standards.
· Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to
multitask in a high-volume setting typing 30-40 wpm
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers
· 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).
· Opportunity to impact lives at a critical access point in care
· Supportive leadership and career development
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.
Connect with a Recruiter. Not ready to complete an application, or have
questions? Please contact Diandra Pinckney by emailing
Diandra.pinckney@lifepointhealth.net.
What we’re looking for
· Active Compact LPN/RN License
· 3+ years of clinical experience in Behavioral Health or ED ( EmPath Unit) /
Critical Care experience with Behavioral Health patients
· High-speed internet access (minimum: 50 Mbps upload / 100 Mbps download)
· Excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care
· Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, EMTALA, Lifepoint Health
Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives.
Salary Range: $29.00-$41.00
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed
to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies
with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in
employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Transfer Center RN coordinates patient admissions and transfers by assessing clinical needs and verifying bed availability across multiple locations. They serve as a liaison between facilities and providers to ensure timely placement while maintaining compliance with EMTALA and quality standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Compact LPN/RN license and possess at least 3 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, emergency departments, or critical care. Proficiency in clinical decision-making and the ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced remote environment are essential.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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