Ambulatory Clinic RN: Expert Patient Care & Assessment

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an ambulatory clinic registered nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process in an outpatient setting. You will assess patients, make clinical decisions, educate patients and families, and document care accurately while collaborating with the healthcare team.

Minimum ADN with 6 months of RN experience; 2+ years for Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN; active multi-state or single-state RN license; BLS. Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• 6 months RN experience.
• 2+ years RN experience for Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN.
• Active RN license (multistate or single state) in good standing.
• Current BLS Heartsaver certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in ambulatory setting based on the nursing process.
• Performs preliminary assessments through observation and chart review.
• Evaluates unstable or complex patient care and facilitates intervention.
• Uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and others.
• Assesses and documents patient response and learning needs.
• Educates patients and families about health care needs and evaluates learning effectiveness.
• Responds to/refers incoming treatment-related phone calls.
• Completes forms (FMLA, DME, Home Health orders) with physician signatures as appropriate.
• Performs the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned unit/department.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical judgment

Patient assessment

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

High School Graduate

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an ambulatory clinic registered nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process in an outpatient setting. You will assess patients, make clinical decisions, educate patients and families, and document care accurately while collaborating with the healthcare team.

Minimum ADN with 6 months of RN experience; 2+ years for Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN; active multi-state or single-state RN license; BLS. Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred.