RN Pediatric Psych
KVC Health Systems

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Mental/Behavioral Health

KVC Health Systems Olathe, KS 66061, US
$35 - $46.45 / hour

Registered Nurse (RN) – Mental & Behavioral Health, Pediatrics

Children’s Mercy + Camber | Olathe, KS

Full time and Part Time

Transform Lives. Create Hope & Healing.

The Registered Nurse supports the overall health and safety of acute youth psychiatric patients through medication administration, health assessments, infection control, documentation, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and consultation with direct care staff.

What you will do:

  • Complete nursing assessments and documentation within required timelines.
  • Perform ongoing assessments and monitor vital signs per policy.
  • Administer medications, including psychotropic and PRN medications, and document accurately.
  • Monitor infection control, respond to injuries and emergencies, and provide first aid as needed.
  • Communicate with physicians, guardians, and treatment teams regarding patient health.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all medical interventions, orders, and records.
  • Partner with the staff nutritionist to meet patient dietary needs and report allergies.
  • Participate in treatment planning, staff training, and patient education groups.
  • Assist with lab specimen collection and ensure timely pharmacy coordination.
  • Support safety and wellbeing by following all KVC procedures and protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMHN) or Pediatric Nursing (CPN)
  • 3+ months of behavioral health, pediatric, or inpatient nursing experience.
  • Experience in school-based or educational health programs
  • Training in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention
  • Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 plans
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Skills for Success

  • Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to respond calmly and confidently to behavioral health crises
  • Excellent documentation and organizational skills
  • Empathy, cultural competence, and a child-centered approach to care

Shifts:

Various shifts available- day time and evenings. Full time and part time.

Why Join Camber?

Camber Mental Health is proud to be recognized for the culture and experience we provide our employees:

 #15 Best Led Companies in the U.S. Glassdoor, 2025 with an Indeed Work Wellbeing Score of 86, measuring happiness, purpose, satisfaction and stress as rated by our own employees.


🌟 Exceptional Benefits: Competitive pay with strong shift differentials. Great health benefits- including medical, vision and free dental insurance for employees. 403b with company match, tuition reimbursement up to $21,000, and free Employee Assistance Program for therapeutic, legal and financial services, plus personalized work-life resources.


🌟 A Supportive Work Culture: We believe in work-life balance, providing access to talent development programs, professional growth, wellness benefits, and a collaborative, supportive team environment. Along with opportunities to grow your clinical skills in a residential behavioral health setting.

Commitment to safety & wellbeing: Camber Mental Health hospitals have officially achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute—making them the only clinical mental health spaces in the country to earn this certification


🌟 Make an Impact: Mission-driven work that directly impacts patient wellbeing in a supportive, collaborative clinical environment. You’ll be joining a team that is changing lives and helping children and families.


About Camber: Camber Mental Health is a subsidiary of KVC Health Systems. Camber Children’s Mental Health operates nonprofit children’s mental health hospitals and residential treatment centers in Kansas City, Wichita, and Hays. Our mission is to help children heal and return home safely, equipped with the resilience, support, and resources they need for continued success. 

Join our team and help positively transform the lives of children and families through compassionate trauma-focused behavioral healthcare services.

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