Registered Nurse, Child Crisis

MONARCH • Charlotte, NC

5d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to individuals 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) certification from a State Board of Nursing.
• One year of experience in a crisis management setting or service providing crisis response.
• One 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 receiving services about mental illness and substance use disorder, and participate in developing treatment plans, crisis plans, and discharge plans.
• Ensure individuals who need a higher or different level of care are referred or placed.
• Monitor individuals receiving services to ensure their health and safety.
• Perform crisis intervention, medication administration, vital-sign assessment, referrals for emergency medical treatment when necessary, observation of responses to medication and treatment, detoxification protocols, nursing assessment, treatment planning, crisis and aftercare planning, and submission of treatment authorizations.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required, and maintain certifications in agency, state, and federal training requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and with state and federal statutes and regulations relevant to program areas.
• 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.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Positive and encouraging work environment with opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree