Unit Coordinator-GB

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Unit Coordinator for GB Days at Great Bend Hospital. You will provide direct ambulatory care in infusion and exam settings, applying the nursing process to deliver safe IV therapies and coordinate patient care.

The role requires ADN with RN licensure and 2+ years of RN experience including infusion; BSN is preferred. BLS certification is required, and knowledge of IV therapy trends is expected.

Qualifications

• RN experience with nursing process in ambulatory/infusion settings.
• Familiarity with IV therapy and monitoring.
• Strong patient advocacy and teaching abilities.
• Clear communication with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ambulatory infusion/exam areas.
• Assess and interpret patient data to plan care.
• Administer IV medications and manage IV therapy.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and aftercare.
• Document care and coordinate with physicians and nurses.

Skills

RN Experience

Infusion Knowledge

Patient Advocacy

Communication Skills

Education

ADN

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Position Title

Unit Coordinator-GB Days - Full time 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‑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.

Employment Details

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-56178

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].

Contingent Employment Conditions

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.