Ambulatory Clinic RN – Allergy Clinic

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nurse to deliver nursing care using the nursing process within the ambulatory setting. The RN will assess patient data, apply clinical judgment, and coordinate with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires escalation of complex cases, documentation accuracy, and effective patient and family education. A valid RN license and BLS certification are required, with preference for BSN in the

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Current RN license in the state of work; multi-state license preferred.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ambulatory setting based on nursing process.
• Perform preliminary patient assessments via chart review and observation.
• Evaluate unstable or complex cases and coordinate appropriate intervention.
• Apply independent nursing judgment and collaborate with healthcare team.
• Document patient care and teaching in charts with accuracy.
• Respond to patient treatment-related calls and referrals.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Clinical judgment

Patient assessment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

High School Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

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 – 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

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.