Youth Crisis Stabilization Center ...

About the role

Johnson County Mental Health Center is seeking a Mental Health Nurse (RN) to support the Youth Crisis Stabilization Center, a 24-hour facility serving adolescent clients. This role also involves assisting with admissions at the Adult Crisis Center and collaborating with a clinical team of clinicians, psychiatrists, service coordinators, and direct care staff to address individual mental health needs.

Schedule

Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 am – 7:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing services, including holistic assessments incorporating family and environmental factors.
• Collects and documents patient health history, measures and records vital signs, completes health assessments, and performs limited exams.
• Obtains, processes, and handles lab specimens; manages, controls, and implements medication administration programs.
• Performs minor procedures and treatments within the designated specialty area.
• Assesses psychiatric symptoms, psychosocial issues, medication side effects, potential medical problems, mental status, and treatment regimen needs through in-person or phone contact with patients and collateral historians.
• Consults with psychiatrists, verifies provider orders, explains treatment changes to patients/families, and coordinates changes with other providers (e.g., case managers, pharmacists).
• Monitors patient response, administers intramuscular injections as ordered, and coordinates clinical needs with the treatment team.
• Tracks and provides lab results and investigative findings to psychiatrists; administers and tracks clinically necessary rating scales (e.g., AIMS for tardive dyskinesia).
• Completes and submits documentation regarding patient care and condition; reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided by other service providers.
• Provides patients and families with supportive resources; educates on health, wellness, and daily living activities; develops and delivers specialized health training and education to staff.
• Provides case management, care coordination, referrals, and follow-up; evaluates outcomes and adjusts plans as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or a program meeting RN licensure requirements).
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Kansas.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience in psychiatric inpatient or outpatient settings is preferred.

Benefits

Johnson County Government offers excellent public service benefits, including retirement plans, wellness incentives, and a supportive organizational culture.

Additional Notes

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in declared emergency situations. Johnson County Government requires reference and background screening for all positions.