Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)-Urology

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The ambulatory clinic registered nurse is accountable for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The RN applies clinical knowledge and independent nursing judgment to care provided by themself and by providers to whom care is delegated, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. The role also requires assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific care needs. The position is part-time and based at the Medical Pavilion.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Associate degree in Nursing.
At least 6 months of RN experience.
Current active multistate RN license in good standing in the state where the candidate 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 candidate lives.
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 14 days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in Nursing.
At least 2 years of RN experience for Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN positions.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting within the nursing process and scope of practice.
Conduct preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review, supporting appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team.
Evaluate unstable or complex patient-care situations and facilitate appropriate interventions.
Make appropriate clinical decisions and use expert peers or management when applicable.
Accept accountability and use independent nursing judgment for care provided by the RN and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated.
Apply standards, use resources effectively, and evaluate patient responses when delivering care.
Identify patients’ teaching and learning needs.
Provide health-related education to patients and families.
Evaluate the effectiveness of patient and family education and document it in patient charts.
Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
Complete necessary forms, such as FMLA, DME, and home health orders, and obtain physician signatures as appropriate.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies required by the assigned unit or department.
Perform other duties as assigned.