Ambulatory Clinic RN- Neurology; Landon Center Parkinson's

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join their ambulatory clinic team. In this role, you will provide direct patient care, assess patient needs, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure quality outcomes. This position offers an opportunity to grow and develop your nursing career in a supportive environment that values teamwork and patient-centered care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have RN experience and a valid nursing license.
• Ability to assess patient needs and provide quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an ambulatory setting.
• Evaluate and document patient care effectiveness.
• Educate patients and families on health care needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Judgment

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Ambulatory Clinic RN- Neurology; Landon Center Parkinson's

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Job Summary

Job ID: R-42856 Job Type: Part time Location: Kansas City, Kansas

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 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 physician's 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's 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 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.

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.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right combination.

• Accountable to Team
• Takes Initiative
• Possesses Integrity
• Desire to Grow & Develop

Our Culture

• Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people.
• Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient.
• Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare.
• We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally.
• Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients.
• We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence.