Children's Clinic RN/LPN

The University of Kansas Health System; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic RN/LPN to deliver nursing care in the family medicine setting. You will perform initial patient assessments, apply the nursing process, and support care coordination for age-appropriate needs.

The role emphasizes independent clinical judgment, patient and family education, and collaboration with the healthcare team to achieve quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred for this ambulatory setting.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in a single state; BLS certification.
• Strong analytical and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting using the nursing process.
• Performs preliminary assessment via observation and chart review for follow-up planning.
• Evaluates unstable or complex cases and facilitates appropriate intervention.
• Implements clinical decisions and uses independent nursing judgment as delegated.
• Educates patients and families about health needs and care plans.
• Responds to and/or refers treatment-related calls; documents care and orders.
• Completes required forms (FMLA, DME, Home Health orders) with physician signatures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Typing

Word processing

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

## Children's Clinic RN/LPNApplylocations: Great Bend, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-56468# Position TitleChildren's Clinic RN/LPNGreat Bend Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Ambulatory Clinic RN - GB has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care using the nursing process. This position 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 Ambulatory Clinic RN - GB 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. Great Bend: Family Medicine Provides professional nursing car for clinic patient following established standards and policies.**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*** Associate Degree Nursing **Preferred Education and Experience*** Bachelor Degree Nursing **Required Licensure and Certification*** Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) **Knowledge Requirements*** Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills* Basic typing and word processing ability required## Time Type:Full time## Job Requisition ID:R-56468### 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.