Registered Nurse, Child Crisis

Monarch • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse, Child Crisis, oversees paraprofessionals who provide services and delivers direct nursing care to people supported by Monarch’s Behavioral Health Division. The nurse carries out treatment and supportive care under the direction of the nurse manager, nurse supervisor, lead RN, clinical operations director, or their designees, in accordance with program design and best practices.

The role includes assessing individuals’ appropriateness for admission, functioning, health and mental status, medical history, medications, medication compliance, and response to treatment. The nurse educates individuals about mental illness and substance use disorders, participates in treatment, crisis, and discharge planning, and ensures referrals or placement when a different or higher level of care is needed. The nurse monitors individuals’ health and safety and performs crisis intervention, medication administration, vital-sign assessments, emergency referrals, nursing assessments, detoxification protocols, treatment and aftercare planning, and treatment authorization submissions. Driving and travel may be required.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., three times a week, for 24 scheduled weekly hours. The posted minimum pay is $36.00. Monarch describes its total rewards package as including customizable benefits and perks that may include health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; specific offerings depend on the role, employment type, and location.

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 individuals’ appropriateness for admission, level of functioning, health status, mental status, medical history, medications, medication compliance, and response to treatment.
• Educate individuals receiving services about mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Participate in the development of treatment plans, crisis plans, and discharge plans.
• Ensure individuals needing a higher or different level of care are referred or placed appropriately.
• Monitor individuals receiving services to ensure their health and safety.
• Provide crisis intervention and administer medication.
• Assess vital signs and refer individuals for emergency medical treatment when necessary.
• Observe individuals’ responses to medication and treatment and follow detoxification protocols.
• Perform nursing assessments and participate in treatment, crisis, and aftercare planning.
• Submit authorizations for treatment.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training, and maintain certifications required by the agency, state, and federal authorities.
• 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.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel when required.

Benefits

• Customizable benefits and perks may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; specific offerings depend on role, employment type, and location.
• The benefits package is described as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

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