Ambulatory Clinic RN - Orthopedics (PRN)

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic RN for the Orthopedics department in Liberty, MO. This PRN, part-time role requires strong nursing judgement and the ability to provide direct ambulatory care within the clinic setting.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, education for patients and families, and communication with the healthcare team. RN licensure (multistate or active single-state with multistate plan) and BLS are required or in process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• 6 months RN experience; 2+ years RN experience preferred for ambulatory clinic RN PRN.
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Licensure: licensed RN (multistate) or active single-state RN license with multistate plan.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in ambulatory clinic setting.
• Performs preliminary patient assessments and chart reviews.
• Assesses unstable or complex patient care situations and initiates interventions.
• Delivers education to patients and families.
• Maintains documentation of patient care and education provided.
• Responds to patient treatment-related calls and coordinates with healthcare team.

Skills

Ambulatory care

RN experience

BLS certification

Multistate RN license

Education: nursing degree

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

High School Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Ambulatory Clinic RN - Orthopedics (PRN)Please accept cookies to enable full functionality.### Ambulatory Clinic RN - Orthopedics (PRN)Apply: Liberty, MO: Part time: Posted Today: R-59128# Position TitleAmbulatory Clinic RN - Orthopedics (PRN)Liberty Hospital Doctors Building## 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* 2 or more years RN experience to be an Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN **Preferred Education and Experience*** Bachelor Degree Nursing **Required Licensure and Certification*** Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing - in state in which you live OR* Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing - active with multistate in progress with proof of application* Must have current active multistate state Register 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. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live by 4/30/2026.* 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-59128### 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.