Licensed Practical Nurse, Child Crisis

MONARCH • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. The primary responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Child Crisis are to provide direct and indirect services, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to individuals in need of crisis assessment, injection clinic, or outpatient services.

Requirements

• Associates: Nursing, High School Diploma (Required)
• Drivers License (Valid) - USA
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Board of Nursing
• Experience working with children/adolescents with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder | 1 year | Required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with children/youth/adolescents in a Crisis setting | Not Required
• Psychiatric Nursing Experience | Not Required

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.
• Schedule individuals for the Injection Clinic as well as doing injections of psychotropic medication, educate and support individuals about medication.
• Engage with drug company representatives who supply samples or coupons.
• 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 assist in crisis situations.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree