Outpatient Infusion/Wound Care RN

The University of Kansas Health System; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend is seeking an Outpatient Infusion/Wound Care RN to join our ambulatory clinic team. The RN delivers nursing care using the nursing process, manages IV therapy for infusion patients, and acts as a care advocate for diverse patient populations.

Candidates should have ADN or higher, at least 2 years RN experience with infusion, and a valid RN license. BSN preferred. BLS certification required; multistate license acceptable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• 2+ years RN experience with at least 1 year in infusion.
• Current RN license in good standing; multi-state license acceptable.
• BLS Heartsaver certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ambulatory infusion/exam settings per nursing process.
• Review test results and interpret; incorporate into the care plan by patient age.
• Evaluate unstable or complex patient cases and coordinate interventions.
• Use independent nursing judgment and consult peers/managers as needed.
• Educate patients and families; document teaching effectiveness.
• Assist in clinic workflows for infusion patients.

Skills

Infusion nursing

IV therapy

Ambulatory care

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN — preferred

Job description

Position Title

Outpatient Infusion/Wound Care RN

Great Bend Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Ambulatory Clinic Professional Registered Nurse has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care using the nursing process. The RN assumes responsibility and accountability for all patients IV needs and provides care to these patients via the nursing process. The RN 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. The RN is a patient care advocate and a liaison between staff and physicians regarding the patient’s needs. The RN is also responsible to assist in clinic exam workflows for infusion patients.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting (infusion suite or exam), based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.
• Reviews patient test results in a timely manner, interpreting and communicating results in a manner consistent with the age of the patient and correlates information into the plan of care.
• 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.
• Training patients in the self-administration of treatments, particularly how to quickly recognize and respond to symptoms of adverse physical reactions to treatments.
• Demonstrates ability to carry out the following skills as outlined in nursing procedures:
  PICC line dressing changes
  Central line dressing changes
  Port-A-Cath access and care
  Start/DC peripheral IV
• Administer an IV, SQ, IM medications and blood products
• 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

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Associate Degree Nursing
• 2 or more years RN experience with 1 year in specialty of infusion.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing 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 at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026.

• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 14 days

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of current trends in IV Therapy.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-55719

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.