Registered Nurse, Child Crisis

MONARCH • Concord, NC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to people supported by Monarch’s Behavioral Health Division and oversees paraprofessionals providing services. The nurse carries out treatment and supportive care in accordance with program design and best practices, as directed by the nurse manager, nurse supervisor, lead RN, clinical operations director, or their designees. The role is scheduled for 37.5 hours weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Driving and travel may be required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) certification from a State Board of Nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience in a crisis management setting or service providing crisis response.
• At least 1 year of experience with children, youth, or adolescents in a crisis setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document admission appropriateness, level of functioning, health and mental status, medical history, medications, medication compliance, and response to treatment.
• Educate people receiving services about mental illness and substance use disorder and participate in developing treatment, crisis, and discharge plans.
• Refer or place people who need a higher or different level of care.
• Monitor people receiving services to ensure their health and safety.
• Provide crisis intervention; administer medication; assess vital signs; refer for emergency medical treatment when necessary; observe responses to medication and treatment; follow detoxification protocols; perform nursing assessments; participate in treatment, crisis, and aftercare planning; and submit treatment authorizations.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training, and maintain certifications in agency, state, and federal training requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
• Ensure physician orders and service definition guidelines are followed.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel as required.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• A $3,700 sign-on bonus, paid in installments: $925 after 3 months of continuous employment, $925 after 6 months, and $1,850 after 12 months.
• The employer describes a comprehensive, competitive benefits package for full-time and part-time team members and their families; specific offerings vary by role, employment type, and location.

What This Job Offers

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