• Job Posting closes: 05/14/2023

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Search Keywords: APRN, Medical
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: No
• Work Schedule: Varies
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part-time: Part-Time

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range: $56.00 – 72.18/hour

TEMPORARY additional differential of $4.00/hr for all hours worked.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position is located at Osawatomie State Hospital, days/hours may vary. This position may require you to work weekends. A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment.

All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

The purpose of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position is to provide medical services to patients at Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care at Osawatomie State Hospital (AAC) which include, but are not limited to, performing physical examinations, neurological examination screening examinations, and abnormal movements assessments. The incumbent will make rounds to address and follow up on the patients’ medical issues, review laboratory, diagnostic reports, prescribe medical medications, assess patients who may need higher level of care; such as referrals to outside specialists or referring them to the emergency rooms or medical facilities; respond to standard and emergency calls as requested by staff, and document actions taken in the EHR. The incumbent will coordinate with the other medical consultants and Employee Health staff in providing these services. They will also participate in medical staff committees and other committees as applicable. The incumbent will participate in on call responsibilities with the other medical providers and will be responsible for the general care and treatment of a patient unit and may assist in covering other patient units as needed.

The essential functions of this position may require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Eligible to be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Kansas and two years’ work experience as an APRN in a clinical setting.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years’ experience working with patients with acute and chronic medical issues some of whom have mental illness.

Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Persons hired must also pass a law enforcement security clearance in compliance with policies of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.

Contact Information:

Recruiter Contact:

Name: Rachel Morrison Phone: (913) 755-7104

Email: [email protected] Fax: (913)755-7408

On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed.

• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Job Application Process

• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
• Complete and submit your application.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
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• Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new account.
• Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page.
• Complete Paper application. Paper applications can be found at the desk of the operator or in Human Resources. Both located in the Administration Building at Osawatomie State Hospital. OR
• Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
• Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.