Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)-Student Health

The University of Kansas Health System; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN) for the Watkins Student Health Services in Lawrence, KS. This part-time position is PRN, with responsibilities including direct patient care, assessments, and education within an ambulatory setting.

Required licensure as an RN in Kansas, with multistate consideration, and an Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred. BLS Heartsaver certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic typing and word processing ability required.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of nursing process and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within Watkins Student Health Services, based on the nursing process.
• Performs preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review.
• Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
• Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
• Completes necessary forms and obtains physicians signatures as appropriate.

Skills

Typing

Word processing

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)-Student HealthPlease accept cookies to enable full functionality.### Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)-Student HealthApply: Lawrence, KS: Part time: Posted Today: R-59253# Position TitleAmbulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)-Student HealthLawrence Watkins Health Services## Position Summary / Career Interest:This role is PRN. The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse at Watkins Student Health Services 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 Watkins Student Health Services, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.* Performs 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 whom care is 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 with health care needs.* Evaluates effectiveness of patient teaching and makes documentation in patient’s charts.* Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.* Completes necessary forms 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**Preferred Education and Experience*** Bachelor Degree Nursing**Required Licensure and Certification*** Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in Kansas* 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 at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026.**Preferred Licensure and Certification*** Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)**Knowledge Requirements*** Basic typing and word processing ability required* Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills## Time Type:Part time## Job Requisition ID:R-59253### 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.