Licensed Practical Nurse, Child Crisis

MONARCH • Charlotte, NC

5d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse, Child Crisis provides direct and indirect services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to individuals seeking crisis assessment, injection clinic, or outpatient services. The position is scheduled for 16 hours per week on Mondays and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Driving and travel may be required.

The role includes scheduling crisis, assessment, and injection clinic services; triaging individuals with emergent medical or psychiatric concerns; 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 electronic documentation, coordinates with clinical staff and providers, and helps ensure records meet state and accreditation standards. The role also includes communicating with individuals, staff, providers, and the public; mailing correspondence; participating in meetings and training; maintaining required certifications; following agency policies and program definitions; and assisting in emergencies. Other relevant duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Monarch Healthcare provides care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island for people and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. The organization describes its work environment as positive and encouraging and emphasizes professional growth and promotion from within. Benefits for eligible employees may include health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; specific offerings depend on role, employment type, and location.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Associate-level nursing education listed as desired.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from a State Board of Nursing.
• One year of experience working with children or adolescents with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with children, youth, or adolescents in a crisis setting is not required.
• Psychiatric nursing experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule individuals for crisis and assessment services and triage those presenting with emergent medical and/or psychiatric problems.
• Conduct clinical intakes and coordinate with screening and referral services and individuals to support continuity of care.
• Complete required medical-record documentation for crisis and assessment services in accordance with state and accreditation standards, coordinating with STR, psychiatrists/nurse practitioners, providers, and crisis services staff.
• Schedule injection clinic appointments and administer psychotropic medication injections; educate and support individuals about medication.
• Engage with drug company representatives who supply samples or coupons.
• Interact effectively with individuals requesting services, staff, providers, and the public.
• Enter electronic medical record documentation, including checking individuals’ 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 agency, state, and federal training requirements.
• Follow agency policies and procedures and service definitions for specific program areas.
• Know emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities assigned by a supervisor.
• Drive and travel when required.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package for eligible employees.
• Benefits may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• Benefits package supports full-time and part-time team members and their families; specific offerings are tailored to role, employment type, and location.
• Professional growth opportunities and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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