Crisis & Urgent Care RN — Behavioral Health

Monarch - Company; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Professional development support

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare in North Carolina seeks a Registered Nurse to oversee paraprofessionals and provide direct nursing care within the Behavioral Health Division. The nurse will implement treatment plans and supervise staff under the direction of the Prescriber or VP of Operations.

Responsibilities include assessing medical and mental health status, educating on mental illness and substance use, arranging appropriate referrals, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing is required.
• RN license with State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum 1 year experience in crisis management or behavioral health.
• Experience with adults or children in behavioral health capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document individuals' appropriateness for services, level of functioning, health status, mental status, medical history, medications, and medication compliance.
• Educate individuals about mental illness and substance use disorder; participate in discharge and referral plans.
• Ensure appropriate referral or placement for higher level of care.
• Monitor health and safety of individuals receiving services.
• Carry out crisis intervention, medication administration, vital signs assessment, and emergency referrals as needed.
• Attend meetings and trainings; maintain required certifications.
• Comply with agency/state/federal policies and regulations.
• Assist in crisis situations and follow physician orders as defined.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Crisis management

Nursing care

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Education

Nursing – Associate's degree

Job description

Monarch Healthcare in North Carolina seeks a Registered Nurse to oversee paraprofessionals and provide direct nursing care within the Behavioral Health Division. The nurse will implement treatment plans and supervise staff under the direction of the Prescriber or VP of Operations.

Responsibilities include assessing medical and mental health status, educating on mental illness and substance use, arranging appropriate referrals, and ensuring safety.