Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)-Float Pool

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, MO, is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN) for the Float Pool (Days). This full-time role offers exposure to multiple clinics and incentive float pay.

You will conduct nursing assessments, document in EMR, assist with pre-visit planning, perform injections, spirometry and EKGs, coordinate care, and support patient flow and education. Required: RN license (multistate preferred), BLS, and nursing experience in a clinical or medical office

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing; multistate license preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Ambulatory/clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters data in hospital and clinic information systems.
• Coordinates with staff to ensure efficient patient flow and satisfaction.
• Performs injections, spirometry and EKGs as needed.
• Prepares exam rooms and provides patient education.

Skills

Nursing assessment

EMR documentation

Ambulatory care

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN) – Float Pool Days – Full Time Medical Pavilion

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! Including clinics such as ENT, Endocrine, family medicine, women's health, etc.! The Ambulatory Float RN, performing to their highest level of training, provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients in the clinic setting.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Accurately performs data entry in both Hospital and Clinical information systems; assists with medical records as needed. Completes all FMLA and STD paperwork for provider to approve Coordinates with clerical and medical staff to provide efficient patient flow and quality patient care and satisfaction. Provides care team support as needs arise; coordinates with the patient care team to identify opportunities for pre-visit planning to occur prior to a patient's visit. Follows up with patients on lab results after provider has reviewed Orders patient care and clinical supplies and organizes sample closet. Performs injections, spirometry and EKGs as needed Performs prior authorizations on medications when needed; refills medications according to the refill protocols Prepares exam rooms between patients Provides MyChart activation instructions to patients and promotes patient engagement through its use Responds to triage calls and messages pertaining to patient care in a timely manner based off of medical necessity and addresses walk-in patient concerns. Rooms patients which includes: escorting patients to the exam room, obtaining patients’ weight and vital signs, reviewing patients’ medication list and referring physician information, proactively reviewing chronic/preventive services needed or overdue, providing patients with educational materials, and notifying provider when patient is ready for evaluation Scans into EMR any diagnostic/preventive services performed outside of The University of Kansas Hospital. Tracks transition of care activities to ensure receipt of health information (labs/referrals/imaging); assists patients with home health and hospice care when needed 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, Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor Degree Nursing, Previous medical office experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) – Multi-State – State Board of Nursing Must have current active multistate state Registered 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 RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026.

Basic Life Support

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

Knowledge Requirements

Basic typing and word processing ability required. Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Time Type

Full time

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.

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.