Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)- Float pool

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN) to join the Float Pool. You will deliver nursing care across multiple ambulatory clinics and may receive incentive float pay.

The RN utilizes the nursing process, conducts assessments, and applies independent judgment to achieve quality patient outcomes. You will work with the healthcare team to identify patient needs, educate patients and families, and manage documentation and referrals as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor degree preferred.
• 6 months RN experience; 2+ years RN experience for ambulatory float role.
• Active RN license in good standing; multi-state license preferred; BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within ambulatory setting using nursing process.
• Performs preliminary assessment through observation and chart review.
• Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates intervention.
• Uses independent nursing judgment and collaborates with care team.
• Documents education and care provided in patient charts.
• Responds to treatment-related phone calls and completes required forms.

Skills

RN experience

Ambulatory clinic experience

Float pool experience

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree Nursing

Bachelor Degree 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

Required 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

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-54351

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• 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. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• 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.

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