Adult Crisis Stabilization Center Mental Health Nurse (Overnight)
About The Position
Johnson County Mental Health Center is hiring a Registered Nurse to support its newly established Adult Crisis Center, a 24-hour facility serving adults, and to assist with admissions at the Youth Crisis Stabilization Center, which serves adolescents. Working with the Behavioral Health Nursing team and a clinical team that includes clinicians, psychiatrists, service coordinators, and direct care staff, the nurse helps address clients’ individual mental health needs. The scheduled shift is Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The position will remain posted until filled. The role provides comprehensive nursing care, psychiatric symptom and medication monitoring, treatment coordination, documentation, patient and family education, and case management. Staff are expected to use organization-approved ambient listening technology to support timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with applicable policies and client privacy requirements. County employees may be called upon to assist other departments during a declared emergency.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Vocational, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree in nursing, or another nursing program that meets the requirements for Registered Nurse licensure.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Kansas.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of nursing experience in psychiatric inpatient or outpatient settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing services, assess individuals’ holistic needs while considering family and environmental factors, collect and document health histories, record vital signs, complete health assessments and limited examinations, process and handle lab specimens, manage medication administration programs, and perform minor procedures and treatments within the designated specialty.
- Assess psychiatric symptoms, psychosocial issues, potential medication side effects and medical problems, mental status, and possible treatment changes through in-person medication reviews or phone contact with patients and collateral historians.
- Consult with psychiatric providers, verify their orders, explain ordered changes to patients and families, coordinate treatment changes with other providers and relevant personnel, monitor responses, and provide feedback.
- Administer ordered intramuscular injections and coordinate patients’ clinical needs with other treatment-team members.
- Track and make completed laboratory and investigative results available to psychiatrists; administer and track clinically necessary rating scales, such as AIMS, and refer results to psychiatric providers for evaluation.
- Complete and submit documentation about patient care and condition, and review the quality and effectiveness of services provided and documented by other service providers.
- Provide supportive resources to patients and families, educate patients about health, wellness, and daily living activities, and develop and provide specialized health training and education to staff.
- Provide case management, care coordination, referrals, and follow-up to individuals and families; evaluate outcomes and plan effectiveness and make changes as necessary.
- Use organization-approved ambient listening technology for clinical documentation in accordance with applicable policies and client privacy requirements.
Benefits
- Benefits
- Retirement plans
- Wellness incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
