Ambulatory Clinic RN-Addictions

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic RN-Addictions to provide quality nursing care in an outpatient setting. This role involves direct patient care, assessment, teaching, and collaboration within the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Candidates should possess an RN license and relevant nursing education, embracing the responsibilities of patient evaluation and education in an ambulatory clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate and Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• 6+ months of RN experience necessary; 2+ years preferred for Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Evaluate complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate interventions.
• Conduct patient education and evaluate effectiveness.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Decision Making

Teaching and Learning

Communication

Education

Associate Degree Nursing

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Job description

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Ambulatory Clinic RN-Addictions

Apply locations Kansas City, KS time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-41834

Position Title

Ambulatory Clinic RN-AddictionsUKH Olathe Pavilion Main Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

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 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 state 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

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-41834

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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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.