Nurse Manager - Ambulatory Urology

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for Ambulatory Urology at Liberty Hospital. You will lead nursing practice for ambulatory patients, supervise staff, and ensure safe, evidence-based care across locations.

Qualifications include a BSN, 5+ years in ambulatory nursing, and active RN licensure; a Master’s in Nursing and leadership experience are preferred. This is a full-time on-site leadership role with collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in ambulatory care.
• RN license with multi-state or single-state in good standing.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• Master's in Nursing and leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing practice and patient care for ambulatory patients.
• Provide clinical supervision and staff development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality/safety outcomes.
• Collaborate with department leadership and other clinics.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Ambulatory care

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Position Title Nurse Manager - Ambulatory Urology Liberty Hospital Doctors Building

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Ambulatory Nurse Manager manages practice of professional nursing and delivery of care for non-hospitalized or ambulatory patients within a department, procedural area, and/or infusion area. May manage more than one physical location. Provides clinical supervision and direction. Ensures regulatory compliance, maintains quality and safety outcomes. Supervises all aspects of personnel management and development. Works in collaboration with department leadership, administration and nursing leadership.

Work Hours

Mon thru Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Achieve business and organization goals, visions and objectives.

Manages the delivery of nursing care and practice of professional nursing for non-hospitalized patients (ambulatory population) within a specified department, procedural area, and/or infusion area.

Collaborates with liaison departments in maintaining patient care standards utilizing evidence based practice as applicable.

Participates in clinical nursing research and supports The University of Kansas Health System research activities.

Assists with front and back office as needed to Identify and resolves issues affecting patient flow and the delivery of care.

Manages operation of assigned areas by analyzing personnel structure, determining staffing needs, monitoring productivity, and providing direction that reflects patient and family needs across the continuum of care to achieve desired outcomes.

Provides supervision, evaluates performance, conducts selection and termination process.

Ensures clinical team works at top of licensure / responsibility.

Actively promotes staff and self-development.

Develops and maintains department related patient care standards through continuous quality improvement.

Develops quality and safety initiatives to provide highest level of care.

Oversees development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient, effective, evidence-based delivery of health services.

Assess the environment and make recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety and compliance with various regulatory bodies (OSHA, JCAHO, etc.)

Fosters patient and employee satisfaction.

Promotes shared decision making with input from staff.

Assists in the development and monitoring of the budget.

Approves purchases, establishes and revises inventory quotes.

Collaborate with nursing colleagues in ambulatory care to promote optimal utilization of nursing resources among the various clinics.

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

Bachelor Degree Nursing

High School Graduate 5 or more years of clinical experience in practice area.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master Degree Nursing 1 or more years of nursing leadership.

2 or more years of management experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing - in state in which you live OR 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 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 Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 14 days of hire.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-54653

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.