Ambulatory Clinic RN-Urology

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a full-time Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nurse for their Urology department. This role involves providing essential patient care and evaluations within an ambulatory setting, while ensuring compliance with nursing standards. Candidates should have a strong nursing background with at least six months of experience and a multistate RN license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of RN experience required.
• At least 2 years of RN experience for Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN position preferred.
• Must hold a current, active multistate RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in the ambulatory setting.
• Evaluates complex patient care situations.
• Implements clinical decisions and educational instruction.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Decision Making

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

High School Graduate

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Title

Ambulatory Clinic RN-Urology Days - Full Time

Location: Indian Creek Main, Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Hours: M-F 7:45-4:15 or 8-4:30

The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care using the nursing process. The RN accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and delegated to healthcare providers, to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The RN must also possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data to identify each patient's requirements relative to their 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 effective use of expert peers and/or management as applicable.
• Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and delegated to healthcare providers.
• Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective resource utilization, and evaluation of patient response in care delivery.
• Identifies teaching/learning needs of patients.
• Provides educational instruction to patients and families with healthcare needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient and family teaching and documents in patient charts.
• Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
• Completes necessary forms (e.g., FMLA, DME, Home Health orders) and obtains physician signatures as appropriate.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Other duties as assigned, depending on department or unit requirements.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 6 months of RN experience
• At least 2 years of RN experience for Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN position

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Required Licensure and Certification:

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State; must hold a current, active multistate RN license in good standing in your state or an active single-state RN license with proof of application for multistate license. Staff hired before 2/1/2024 must obtain a multistate license by 3/31/2026.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification from AHA or obtained within 14 days of hire.

Time Type: Full Time

Job Requisition ID: R-38944

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

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