Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- APRN

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government! The first review of applicants will be on Friday, September 18th, 2026. Applications received after the first review date will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. We anticipate filling this role in mid-October 2026. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at JCDHE works within an interdisciplinary team to deliver preventative health services focusing on reproductive health/family planning, comprehensive prenatal care, and the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. In addition to reproductive health, the APRN may conduct routine employment and sports physicals to assess and certify patient fitness for work and athletic participation. Conducts evaluations of patients by performing individual histories, assessments, and diagnostic evaluations determining the need for medication(s) and other diagnostic investigations; determines the most appropriate intervention, treatment, or procedure and coordinates with other service providers in developing, monitoring, and adjusting a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan. Provides ongoing review, assessment, and medical management of patients; performs regular and emergent follow-up assessments; supervises assessments and medication reviews by nursing staff, as appropriate; educates the patient and/or parent/guardian about the identified illness, potential benefits/risks of recommended and alternative treatment modalities, and prognosis; monitors outcomes, needs for revision of diagnosis and/or medication regime and works with other staff to coordinate services. Completes documentation for all direct services provided; prepares other documentation and reviews, approves, revises, and provides signatory responsibility for various client related documents prepared by other staff. Provides consultation to non-medical and interdisciplinary professional staff, as necessary, concerning patients for whom the APRN carries responsibility; provides consultation regarding patients with complex or unique needs; provides professional education and training to other staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing or other related program
Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Kansas
May require KS/MO driver’s license depending on department or agency.
Reference/background screening for all positions.

Nice To Haves

Six months experience as an APRN in a related field of practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver preventative health services focusing on reproductive health/family planning, comprehensive prenatal care, and the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
Conduct routine employment and sports physicals to assess and certify patient fitness for work and athletic participation.
Conduct evaluations of patients by performing individual histories, assessments, and diagnostic evaluations determining the need for medication(s) and other diagnostic investigations.
Determine the most appropriate intervention, treatment, or procedure and coordinates with other service providers in developing, monitoring, and adjusting a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan.
Provide ongoing review, assessment, and medical management of patients.
Perform regular and emergent follow-up assessments.
Supervise assessments and medication reviews by nursing staff, as appropriate.
Educate the patient and/or parent/guardian about the identified illness, potential benefits/risks of recommended and alternative treatment modalities, and prognosis.
Monitor outcomes, needs for revision of diagnosis and/or medication regime and works with other staff to coordinate services.
Complete documentation for all direct services provided.
Prepare other documentation and reviews, approves, revises, and provides signatory responsibility for various client related documents prepared by other staff.
Provide consultation to non-medical and interdisciplinary professional staff, as necessary, concerning patients for whom the APRN carries responsibility.
Provide consultation regarding patients with complex or unique needs.
Provide professional education and training to other staff.