Nursing Associate (Nurse Tech) - Ambulatory (Clinic) Rotation

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nursing Associate to join their Ambulatory team. In this vital role, you will ensure efficient patient flow, assist in examinations, and provide exceptional customer service. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance your nursing career while working in a supportive environment. You will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, contributing to patient care and maintaining high standards of professionalism. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow within a respected healthcare system, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate and enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient flow and assists with examinations and procedures.
• Maintains medical records and performs clerical duties.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Basic Nursing Skills

Clerical Duties

Education

High School Diploma

Currently Enrolled in Nursing Program

Tools

Medical Records Management

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Nursing Associate (Nurse Tech) - Ambulatory (Clinic) Rotation

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Job ID: R-39841 Job Type: Part time Location: Kansas City, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest:
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. These positions can be part time or PRN.

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.
• 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.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.