Ambulatory Nurse Associate

The University of Kansas Health System; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Nurse Associate to help move patients smoothly through fast-paced clinics. The role includes preparing patients for visits, assisting with procedures, scheduling tests, maintaining records, and coordinating care with physicians and the care team.

This PRN position emphasizes evenings and weekend availability. Applicants must be enrolled in a nursing program, have a high school diploma, and obtain Basic Life Support within 14 days of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with enrollment in accredited nursing program.
• BSN in progress preferred; must provide proof of enrollment.
• Basic Life Support certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Schedules radiology tests and prepares films/reports per policy.
• Assists physicians and nurses with procedures and examinations.
• Coordinates patient care with care team and documents in chart.
• Greets patients, registers, schedules, and processes ambulatory charges.
• Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms and stocks supplies.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Clerical duties

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing BSN student

Basic nursing skills training

Job description

Position Title Ambulatory Nurse Associate

Creekwood Family Care, Grand Blvd Health Care, KU MedWest, Medical Pavilion

The Ambulatory Nursing Associate is responsible for assuring efficient flow of patients through the health care setting by facilitating examination and treatment of patients in a culturally sensitive manner with exceptional customer service; contributes to patient care by preparing patient for visit, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostic test or consults, maintaining patient records, organizing clinic/exam rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, and/or assisting physicians, other medical staff, nurses, other interdisciplinary team members and support staff.

Seeking PRN candidates in the urgent primarily in the evenings and some weekends and holidays. Urgent care hours span 07 am - 9 pm on weekdays and weekends / holidays 8 am - 4pm.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Accurately schedules radiology tests; obtains films and reports; prepares laboratory specimens according to policy. Assists physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist. Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record elements of the patient history for clinical staff review. Ensures data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical records Maintains medical records; ensures all required documentation is available in the medical record; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies and processes forms related to medical charts. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned areas and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained; checks and completes required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction and other required checks. Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; pre-certification of tests, procedures and medications; processing insurance forms; preparing financial records; answering phones; and entering ambulatory care charges. Performs simple procedures as directed by the nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist. Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents in medical record. 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 Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing to obtain a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing; and has completed basic nursing skills class/lab with documentation of knowledge/competence of required basic skills. Verification of current enrollment in nursing program prior to hire.

Required Licensure and Certification Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) Must obtain within 14 days of hire.

Time Type: Part time Job Requisition ID: R-45329

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.

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.