Licensed Practical Nurse, Crisis

MONARCH • Lumberton, NC

5d • $25

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse, Crisis provides direct and indirect services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to individuals seeking crisis assessment, injection clinic, or outpatient services. The role includes scheduling and triaging individuals, conducting clinical intakes, coordinating referrals and continuity of care, administering psychotropic medication injections, and educating and supporting individuals about medication. The nurse maintains required medical records and documentation, including checking insurance and program eligibility, and works with screening and referral staff, psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, providers, crisis services staff, and drug company representatives. Driving and travel may be required.

The position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week on overnight shifts: Week 1, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; Week 2, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The nurse must attend required meetings and training, maintain required certifications, follow agency policies and service definitions, and assist in emergency and crisis situations. Other relevant duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• Required education: Associate-level nursing education and a high school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by a State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder; this experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule individuals for crisis and assessment services and triage those presenting with emergent medical or psychiatric problems.
• Conduct clinical intakes for individuals requesting services and coordinate with screening and referral staff and individuals to support continuity of care.
• Complete documentation to ensure medical records for crisis and assessment services meet state and accreditation standards, coordinating with STR, psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, providers, and crisis services staff.
• Schedule individuals for the Injection Clinic, administer psychotropic medication injections, and educate and support individuals about medication.
• Engage with drug company representatives who supply medication samples or coupons.
• Deal effectively with individuals requesting services, staff, providers, and the public.
• Enter electronic medical record documentation, including checking Medicaid, IPRS, and Medicare status.
• Mail correspondence to individuals receiving services and the provider community.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training, and maintain certifications in required agency, state, and federal training.
• Know and comply with agency policies and procedures and service definitions for specific program areas.
• Know emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel when required.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage.
• Eligible employees may have access to retirement plans.
• Professional development support.
• A customizable benefits and perks package, with specific offerings depending on role, employment type, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree