Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

 

Schedule:

Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) with on-call rotation TBD

 

Pay Range Minimum:

$66,560.00

 

Education We're Looking for:

Associates: Nursing (Required)

 

Certifications We're Looking For:

Drivers License (Valid) - USA, Registered Nurse (RN) - State Board of Nursing

 

Experience We're Looking For:

Experience in a long-term care setting | Not Required Psychiatric Nursing Experience | Not Required

  

Additional Details:

• Provide training for Medication Administration, which requires driving and traveling to Monarch training sites.

 

Job Description Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Registered Nurse is to provide nursing services and active treatment to individuals in a designated LTSS setting in an effort to enhance daily living. This will include administration and monitoring of medication, nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluation of care provided.

 

What You'll Do:

• Assist the team with monitoring routine and emergent medical care as specified by state regulations and service definitions.

• Periodically observe medication administration by staff to individuals in a residential/day program setting and self-administration by individuals in order to ensure best practices are followed.

• Monitor documentation following medical appointments for individuals in residential services to ensure proper follow-up on recommendations.

• Review monthly Medication Administration Records ensuring all medications are properly transcribed onto a specified form and maintain them in accordance with program standards and individual needs.

• Ensure quarterly/six-month and annual physician order updates occur for prescribed and over-the-counter medications.

• Assist with coordinating efforts between pharmacies, physicians, laboratories, etc.; in order to ensure medical needs of individual being supported are met and coordinated safely.

• Conduct quarterly medication audits in order to ensure accurate procedures have been followed and that no medication errors have occurred.

• Develop and monitor programs to help individuals being supported perform self-administration.

• Participate in preparing annual compliance surveys conducted by the Division of Facility Services.

• Ensure a safe environment for the individuals being supported and ensure maintenance of OSHA compliance.

• To promote independence in all medication administration, including self-administration and medication education.

• Drive and travel to participants as required.

• 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.

• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

• Provide trainings/input for protocols for special accommodations, i.e. seizures, diabetes, special equipment etc.

• Maintain availability by telephone to receive doctors' orders and to assist Monarch staff with implementing new medical/medication orders for Residential Services.

 

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, 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 [email protected] 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.

  

Department:

LTSS - Licensed Professional - Nursing