Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)- OBGYN

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care using the nursing process. The RN accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by themselves and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated, with the goal of achieving quality patient care outcomes. The RN assesses and interprets patient data to identify requirements relative to each patient's age-specific needs. The RN provides direct patient care in the ambulatory setting, conducts preliminary assessments through observation and chart review, evaluates unstable or complex situations, and facilitates appropriate interventions. The role includes patient and family education, follow-up on treatment-related phone calls, completing necessary forms, and demonstrating the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Associate degree in nursing.
At least 6 months of RN experience.
For an Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN role, 2 or more years of RN experience.
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 where the applicant will work, with proof of application for a multistate RN license in the state where the applicant lives.
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 14 days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role and scope of practice.
Performs preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team.
Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
Implements appropriate clinical decisions and uses expert peers and/or management as applicable.
Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated.
Uses standards and resources appropriately and evaluates patient response in the delivery of care.
Identifies patient teaching and learning needs.
Provides educational instruction to patients and families with healthcare needs.
Evaluates the effectiveness of patient and family teaching and documents it in patient charts.
Responds to or refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
Completes necessary forms, including FMLA, DME, and home health orders, and obtains physicians' signatures as appropriate.
Performs the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.