The Registered Nurse will oversee paraprofessionals and provide direct nursing care to individuals supported by the Behavioral Health Division. Responsibilities include assessing health status, educating individuals, monitoring safety, and ensuring compliance with treatment protocols.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an Associate's degree in Nursing and be a Registered Nurse. Additionally, one year of experience in crisis management and working with children/youth/adolescents in a crisis setting is required.
For: Experience in a crisis management setting or service during which the individual provided crisis response | 1 Year | Required Experience with children/youth/adolescents in a Crisis setting | 1 Year |
Required
Benefits: Our benefits include generous PTO, full health coverage, retirement and flexible spending plans, employee support resources, virtual care, student loan forgiveness, and exclusive discounts.
What
You'll Do:
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 disorder, participate in the development of treatment plans, crisis plans, and discharge 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 treatment, following of detoxification protocols, nursing assessment, treatment planning, crisis and aftercare planning, submission of authorizations for treatment.
Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Comprehensive Benefits Package
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. Make a Difference in Someone’s Life! At Monarch, 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 Belong at Monarch 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. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders. Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Monarch does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch job search or selection process, should contact 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. Since 1958, Monarch has been about helping others and improving lives. Our caring, supportive team of professionals provides services that help people thrive. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, we have a place for you at Monarch. We see the possibilities that exist for people living with mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries and we help others see them as well. At Monarch, you’ll see the impact of your work every day when a man with a disability achieves his dream of finding a job, when a woman struggling with addiction walks into treatment for the first time or when a child facing a mental health crisis finds comfort and support. You can make a difference. Join us today! Monarch is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission and committed to providing the highest quality health care for the people we support. To learn more about our services and the many ways we provide support, please call (866) 272-7826 or visit www.MonarchNC.org.
