Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)- Float pool

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN) for the float pool at UKH Olathe Pavilion Main Campus. The role offers opportunity to work across multiple clinics and deliver nursing care using the nursing process.

You will assess patients, document care, coordinate with the healthcare team, and support families with education. Requires RN license, an associate degree in nursing, and current licensure; bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• RN experience in ambulatory care or clinics.
• Familiarity with nursing process and patient assessment.
• BLS certification and active RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in ambulatory clinics.
• Performs preliminary patient assessments and coordinates follow-up.
• Responds to treatment-related calls and documents in charts.
• Educates patients and families about health needs.

Skills

RN clinical experience

Education

HS Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing

6 months RN experience

2+ years RN ambulatory experience

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Position Title Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)- Float pool UKH Olathe Pavilion Main Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest: Come join our ambulatory clinic float pool, where you have the opportunity to work in a variety of clinics PLUS receive incentive float pay! The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care using the nursing process. The Registered Nurse (RN) accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to who care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The RN also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice. Preforms preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team. Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention. Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management as applicable. Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by healthcare providers to who care delegated. Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources and evaluation of patient response in the delivery of patient care. Identifies teach/learning needs of patient. Responsible for educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs. Evaluates effectiveness of patient and family teaching and makes documentation in patient’s charts. Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Completes necessary forms (i.e. FMLA, DME, Home Health orders and obtains physicians signatures as appropriate). Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate Associate Degree Nursing 6 months of RN experience 2 or more years RN experience to be an Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Licensure and Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing - in state in which you live OR Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing - active with multistate in progress with proof of application Must have current active multistate state Register Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live OR active single state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working with proof of application of a multistate RN license in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live by 4/30/2026.

Basic Life Support

Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 14 days

Contract and Work Hours

Time Type: Full time

Employment Conditions

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Application Information

Job Requisition ID: R-54351

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.