Licensed Practical Nurse, Child Crisis

Monarch - Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Professional development support

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support child crisis services in North Carolina. You will provide direct and indirect care under RN supervision, schedule crisis assessments, and perform clinical intakes to ensure continuity of care.

Responsibilities include documentation, injections administration, EMR updates, and coordination with psychiatrists, providers, and crisis staff. Travel may be required; strong emphasis on compliance and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or nursing diploma required.
• LPN licensure and current license to practice in NC.
• Experience with crisis services for youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect crisis services under RN supervision.
• Schedule crisis/assessment services and triage emergent cases.
• Conduct clinical intakes and coordinate with referral teams.
• Document to meet state and accreditation standards; coordinate with providers.
• Schedule Injection Clinic and administer injections; educate about medications.
• Maintain EMR documentation and verify Medicaid/Medicare status.
• Engage with drug reps for samples or coupons as appropriate.
• Interact professionally with clients, staff, providers and the public.
• Attend meetings/trainings; maintain required certifications.
• Follow agency policies and emergency procedures; participate in crisis actions.
• Complete other duties as assigned; travel may be required.

Skills

Crisis care experience

Pediatric mental health

Substance use disorders experience

Education

Associate's Nursing

High School Diploma

LPN licensure

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

16

Schedule :

Monday and Friday (3pm-11pm)

Pay Range Minimum:

$25.00

Education We're Looking for:

Associates: Nursing, High School Diploma (Required)

Certifications We're Looking For:

Drivers License (Valid) - USA, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Board of Nursing

Experience We're Looking For:

• Experience with children/youth/adolescents in a Crisis setting | Not Required
• Experience working with children/adolescents with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder | 1 year | Required
• Psychiatric Nursing Experience | Not Required

Job Description Summary:

The primary responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Child Crisis are to provide direct and indirect services, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to individuals in need of crisis assessment, injection clinic, or outpatient services.

What You'll Do:

Schedule individuals for crisis and assessment services and triage individuals who present with emergent medical and/or psychiatric problems.

Perform clinical intakes with individuals requesting services, coordinate with screening/referral and individuals to ensure continuity of care.

Complete documentation required to ensure that the medical record for crisis and assessment services meets state and accreditation standards, coordinating with STR, psychiatrists/nurse practitioners, providers, and crisis services staff.

Schedule individuals for the Injection Clinic as well as doing injections of psychotropic medication, educate and support individuals about medication.

Complete documentation required to ensure that the medical record for crisis and assessment services meets state and accreditation standards, engage with drug company representatives who supply samples or coupons.

Deal effectively with a variety of people, which includes individuals requesting services, staff, providers, and the public.

Input electronic medical record documentation, including checking for Medicaid, IPRS, and Medicare status of individual receiving services.

Mail correspondence to individuals receiving services and the provider community.

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 service definitions related to specific program areas

Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assists in crisis situations.

Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Driving and travel may be required.

Benefits:

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 Belong at Monarch Healthcare

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 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Monarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.

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 sup