Ambulatory Clinic RN- Neurology; Landon Center Parkinson's

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Ambulatory Clinic RN to join their team at the Landon Center on Aging. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care, utilizing independent judgment, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in nursing practices, excellent assessment skills, and a passion for patient education. This part-time position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment that values professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with multistate RN license.
• 6 months of RN experience required; 2+ years for PRN role.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care based on nursing processes.
• Evaluates complex patient care situations and implements clinical decisions.
• Responsible for patient education and documentation.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Judgment

Assessment Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Position Title: Ambulatory Clinic RN - Neurology; Landon Center on Aging

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 whom 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.
• Performs 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 whom care is 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 patients.
• 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 physician 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 in 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 in 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 the 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: Part time

Job Requisition ID: R-42856

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.