Children's Clinic RN/LPN

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic RN for the Great Bend Hospital. The role involves delivering nursing care in the ambulatory setting, using nursing processes and independent clinical judgment.

Qualified candidates will have an ADN or BSN, RN licensure, and BLS certification, with strong analytical and communication skills to support patient needs in an outpatient environment.

Qualifications

• ADN preferred; BSN preferred/required as stated in the job posting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) – single state license per state board of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ambulatory clinic using nursing process.
• Conduct initial patient assessment to guide follow-up with the care team.
• Make clinical decisions independently and escalate as needed.
• Educate patients and families about health needs and care plans.
• Document care and respond to treatment-related inquiries or forms.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Title Children's Clinic RN/LPN Great 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

Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applications 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.

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.