Registered Nurse, Crisis

Monarch • Lumberton, NC

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to people supported by Monarch’s Behavioral Health Division and oversees paraprofessionals who provide services. The nurse carries out treatment and supportive care as directed by the nurse manager, nurse supervisor, lead RN, clinical operations director, or their designees, in accordance with program design and best practices. Driving and travel may be required.

The position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week. The rotating schedule is Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Week 2: Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. The listed minimum pay is $39.00.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) certification through a State Board of Nursing.
• At least one year of experience with adults in a crisis management setting or service, providing crisis response.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document individuals’ admission appropriateness, functioning, health and mental status, medical history, medications, medication compliance, and response to treatment.
• Educate individuals about mental illness and substance use disorder, and participate in developing treatment, crisis, and discharge plans.
• Refer or arrange placement for people who need a higher or different level of care.
• Monitor individuals receiving services to support their health and safety.
• Provide crisis intervention, administer medications, assess vital signs, refer for emergency medical treatment when necessary, observe responses to medication and treatment, follow detoxification protocols, conduct 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 required by the agency, state, and federal authorities.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations for specific program areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist during 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

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• The company describes its benefits package as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• The company states it supports professional growth and promotion from within. Specific offerings depend on role, employment type, and location.

What This Job Offers

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