Ambulatory Clinic RN - Infectious Diseases

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 specializing in Infectious Diseases. This full-time role in Kansas City involves providing direct patient care, conducting assessments, and ensuring quality outcomes through independent nursing judgment.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in Nursing, an active RN license, and at least 6 months of experience. Responsibilities also include patient education and collaboration with healthcare teams. Ideal for motivated individuals looking to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) with multistate RN license.
• 6 months of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using nursing processes.
• Perform preliminary assessments through observation.
• Evaluate and address complex patient care situations.
• Educate patients and families on health-related needs.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Assessment skills

Teaching skills

Education

Associate Degree Nursing

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Job description

## Ambulatory Clinic RN - Infectious DiseasesApplylocations: Kansas City, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-54883# Position TitleAmbulatory Clinic RN - Infectious DiseasesDays - Full TimeMedical Pavilion## 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**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.* 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-54883### 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.