Registered Nurse, Child Crisis

Monarch • Concord, NC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in 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 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 schedule is Monday and Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for 37.5 scheduled weekly hours. The listed minimum pay is $36.00. A $3,700 sign-on bonus is paid in installments: $925 after 3 months of continuous employment, $925 after 6 months, and $1,850 after 12 months.

Monarch describes its total rewards package as competitive and flexible. Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which 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 through 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 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.
• Ensure individuals who need 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; 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 the program area.
• 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

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package for eligible employees, potentially including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• $3,700 sign-on bonus, paid in installments after 3, 6, and 12 months of continuous employment.
• The organization describes opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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