Ambulatory Clinic RN: Expert Patient Care & Teaching

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an ambulatory clinic RN who provides direct patient care using the nursing process in a fast paced setting. The role requires independent nursing judgment, strong assessment skills, and the ability to educate patients and families while collaborating with a care team. Current RN licensure and BLS certification are required.

This on-site position offers opportunities for professional growth and ongoing learning in ambulatory care.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• RN license active in state of work (multistate license acceptable).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within 14 days.
• 6 months RN experience; 2+ years for Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within ambulatory setting using nursing process.
• Performs preliminary patient assessments to guide follow-up.
• Evaluates complex patient care situations and initiates interventions.
• Implements clinical decisions and uses professional collaboration.
• Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment.
• Uses standards and resources to evaluate patient response.
• Identifies teaching needs of patients and families.
• Educates patients and families about health care needs.
• Documents effectiveness of teaching in patient charts.
• Responds to and refers treatment-related phone calls.
• Completes forms (FMLA, DME, Home Health orders) with physician signatures.
• Maintains competencies for the assigned unit/department.

Skills

Independent nursing judgment

Nursing process

Patient education

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree Nursing

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an ambulatory clinic RN who provides direct patient care using the nursing process in a fast paced setting. The role requires independent nursing judgment, strong assessment skills, and the ability to educate patients and families while collaborating with a care team. Current RN licensure and BLS certification are required.

This on-site position offers opportunities for professional growth and ongoing learning in ambulatory care.