Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health
About The Position
At Monarch, we are dedicated to providing life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. Our team works together to offer hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families affected by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. We strive to create a positive and encouraging work environment where team members can excel and grow professionally, with a commitment to promoting from within and developing future leaders. Since 1958, Monarch has focused on helping others and improving lives, with a caring and supportive team of professionals. This opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse involves providing direct and indirect services, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to individuals requiring crisis assessment, injection clinic, or out-patient services. Monarch is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission, ensuring a commitment to high-quality healthcare.
Requirements
- Associates: Nursing
- High School Diploma (Required)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Board of Nursing
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with adults with mental illness
- Psychiatric Nursing Experience
Responsibilities
- Schedule individuals for crisis and assessment services and triage individuals who present with emergent medical and/or psychiatric problems.
- Perform clinical intakes with individuals requesting services, coordinate with screening/referral and individuals to ensure continuity of care.
- Complete documentation required to ensure that the medical record for crisis and assessment services meets state and accreditation standards, coordinating with STR, psychiatrists/nurse practitioners, providers, and crisis services staff.
- Schedule individuals for the Injection Clinic as well as doing injections of psychotropic medication, educate and support individuals about medication.
- Complete documentation required to ensure that the medical record for crisis and assessment services meets state and accreditation standards, engage with drug company representatives who supply samples or coupons.
- Deal effectively with a variety of people, which includes individuals requesting services, staff, providers, and the public.
- Input electronic medical record documentation, including checking for Medicaid, IPRS, and Medicare status of individual receiving services.
- Mail correspondence to individuals receiving services and the provider community.
- Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as service definitions related to specific program areas
- Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assists in crisis situations.
- Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
- Driving and travel may be required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
