Oversee paraprofessionals and provide direct nursing care to individuals within the Behavioral Health Division. Responsibilities include assessing mental health status, administering medications, and implementing crisis intervention strategies.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12
Sunday: 7pm-7am;
$36.00
Associates: Nursing (Required)
Registered Nurse (RN) - State Board of Nursing
Experience in a crisis management setting or service during which the individual provided crisis response | 1 Year | Required Experience working with children or adults in a behavioral health capacity | 1 Year | Required
Job Description: Summary:
The primary responsibilities of the Registered Nurse position are to oversee paraprofessionals who provide services, as well as, provide direct nursing care to the people we support from the Behavioral Health Division of Monarch. The nurse will be responsible for carrying out treatment and supportive care as directed by the Prescriber or Vice President of Operations according to service definition and best practices.
Assess and document individuals' appropriateness for services, level of functioning, health status, mental status, medical history, medications, and medication compliance.
Educate individuals receiving services about mental illness and substance use disorder, participate in the development of discharge and referral plans.
Ensure that people who need a higher level or different level of care are referred or placed.
Monitor individuals who are receiving services to ensure health and safety.
Carry out functions including crisis intervention, medication administration, assessment of vital signs, referral for emergency medical treatment as necessary, observation of individual response to medication and nursing assessment.
Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as, state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
Ensure that physician orders and service definition guidelines for services being provided are followed.
Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Driving and travel may be required.
We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process.
Make a difference in someone’s life!
At Monarch Healthcare, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.
You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional.
That is just what you’ll find at Monarch Healthcare.
Here, we care for people, including our team members.
We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package [https://monarchnc.org/careers/benefits/] that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families.
More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch Healthcare will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.
Monarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf] and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.
Monarch Healthcare does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act [https://www.ada.gov/] to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch Healthcare job search or selection process, should contact HR@MonarchNC.org [HR@MonarchNC.org] or call (704) 986-1550.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch Healthcare.
BH - Licensed Professional - Nursing
Requires an Associate degree in Nursing and a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in both crisis management and behavioral health settings.
Market context
North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.