Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)-Student Health

The University of Kansas Health System • Lawrence, KS

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About The Position

The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse at Watkins Student Health Services is accountable for delivering nursing care using the nursing process. The RN applies clinical knowledge and independent nursing judgment to provide care and oversee delegated care, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. The role requires assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific care needs. This position is PRN and listed as part time.

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 state where the applicant lives.
• Basic typing and word-processing ability.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS), non-clinical, certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within Watkins Student Health Services using the nursing process and within the role’s scope of practice.
• Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to support appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate interventions.
• Implement appropriate clinical decisions and use expert peers and/or management as applicable.
• Accept accountability and exercise independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated.
• Apply standards, use resources effectively, and evaluate patient responses in delivering care.
• Identify patients’ teaching and learning needs and provide health-related education.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient teaching and document it in patient charts.
• Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
• Complete necessary forms and obtain physicians’ signatures as appropriate.
• Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; other duties may be assigned as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree