Ambulatory Clinic RN - Urgent Care

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic RN for Urgent Care in Kansas. This full-time position covers Mon-Fri 7a–8pm and Sat-Sun 8a–3p, requiring direct patient care in ambulatory settings and independent nursing judgment.

You will assess patients, coordinate care, educate families, and document outcomes in medical records. Applicants must have an RN license, appropriate education, and BLS certification; multistate licensure and special onboarding steps apply.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing
• 6 months of RN experience
• 2 or more years RN experience to be an Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing - in state in which you live
• 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 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Position TitleAmbulatory Clinic RN - Urgent CareDays - Full TimeKU MedWestPosition Summary / Career Interest:Mon-Fri 7a – 8pmSat-Sun 8a—3pThe 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 FunctionsProvides 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 ExperienceHigh School GraduateAssociate Degree Nursing6 months of RN experience2 or more years RN experience to be an Ambulatory Clinic RN PRNPreferred Education and ExperienceBachelor Degree NursingRequired Licensure and CertificationLicensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing - in state in which you live ORLicensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing - active with multistate in progress with proof of applicationMust 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 daysTime Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-57880Important 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.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.