Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)-Float Pool

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The Ambulatory Float RN provides professional nursing care in a clinic setting, performing to the highest level of training. Care includes assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support patients’ comfort and well-being. The float pool offers opportunities to work in a variety of clinics, including ENT, Endocrine, family medicine, and women’s health, and includes incentive float pay. The role supports patient care teams and clinic operations through patient rooming, triage, follow-up, care coordination, documentation, and clinical procedures. The RN may also perform other duties as assigned, and skills and duties may vary by department or unit.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Associate degree in nursing.
Current active multistate RN license in good standing in the state where the applicant lives, or an active single-state RN license in good standing in the state of employment with proof of application for a multistate RN license in the applicant’s state of residence. Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate RN license from their state of residence by their next RN license renewal and no later than March 31, 2026.
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 14 days of hire.
Basic typing and word-processing ability.
Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Previous medical office experience.

Responsibilities

Accurately enter data in hospital and clinical information systems and assist with medical records as needed.
Complete FMLA and STD paperwork for provider approval.
Coordinate with clerical and medical staff to support efficient patient flow, quality care, and patient satisfaction.
Support the care team and coordinate pre-visit planning opportunities before patient visits.
Follow up with patients regarding lab results after provider review.
Order patient care and clinical supplies and organize the sample closet.
Perform injections, spirometry, and EKGs as needed.
Complete medication prior authorizations and process refills according to protocols.
Prepare exam rooms between patients.
Provide MyChart activation instructions and promote patient engagement through MyChart.
Respond to triage calls and patient-care messages promptly according to medical necessity, and address walk-in patient concerns.
Room patients by escorting them to exam rooms; obtaining weight and vital signs; reviewing medication lists and referring physician information; reviewing needed or overdue chronic and preventive services; providing educational materials; and notifying providers when patients are ready for evaluation.
Scan diagnostic and preventive services performed outside The University of Kansas Hospital into the EMR.
Track transition-of-care activities to ensure receipt of health information, including labs, referrals, and imaging.
Assist patients with home health and hospice care when needed.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.