Overview

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! Johnson County Mental Health is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Nursing Manager.  This position will provide administrative and clinical supervision to a medical team that provides a range of services to adults in a medical setting that have a mental health need. The schedule will start as Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm, but may change to meet the needs of our clinics and clients. First review of applications will be May 23.

Job Description

Job duties includes:

• Directs and oversees the operation of Nursing Services within Johnson County Mental Health Center, including assignment and monitoring of the caseload, as well as the provision of direct nursing care to clients.
• Directs and oversees the Infection Control program for the Mental Health Center; monitors compliance of OSHA standards; advises and assists in determining any exposure incidents, as well as, reports and follows-up on any exposure incidents; authorizes need for Hepatitis B vaccine and TB testing for staff with high or moderate risk of exposure.
• Directs and oversees the medication management program, including the Basic Medication training for all Case Managers; administers the Prescription Network of Kansas (PNK) Program and the Patient Assistance Programs (PAP) of various pharmaceutical companies for the MHC, and directly coordinates with Genoa Pharmacy.
• Supports maximizing fee revenues through the development of internal practices and procedures to support maximum and efficient use of clinical staff time in the direct provision of client services; identifies program and grant opportunities to increase fee or other revenues in accordance with the strategic plan.
• Provides supervision of Charge Nurses; meets regularly with staff to oversee the day to day provision of services; trains staff in skills required for job tasks; monitors staff performance and provides supervision and guidance to problem solve; supports ongoing staff profesiosnal development; responds to client or collaterals' complaints regarding service delivery.

Job Requirements

Associates degree in nursing or relevant field, licensed as a Registered Nurse in Kansas; five (5) years of direct nursing experience; and valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or relevant field; two (2) years of mental health nursing experience; and five (5) years of clinical supervision of a major clinical program ( 25 employees or more); and one year leading, directing, supervising, or coordinating the work of others preferred.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.