Orthopedic Ambulatory RN — Patient-Centered Clinic Care

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic RN (Orthopedics) for Liberty Hospital Doctors Building to provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting. The RN uses nursing process, exercises clinical judgment, and supports education for patients and families.

The role requires strong licensure, BLS, and the ability to assess, plan, implement, and document patient care with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Education and RN licensure requirements as stated in posting.
• Ambulatory clinic RN experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within ambulatory setting using nursing process.
• Performs preliminary assessment through observation and chart review to guide follow-up.
• Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates intervention.
• Delivers educational instruction to patients and families.
• Responds to patient treatment-related calls and completes required forms.
• Maintains nursing competencies for assigned unit/department.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Independent clinical judgment

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic RN (Orthopedics) for Liberty Hospital Doctors Building to provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting. The RN uses nursing process, exercises clinical judgment, and supports education for patients and families.

The role requires strong licensure, BLS, and the ability to assess, plan, implement, and document patient care with multidisciplinary teams.