St. Rose Convenient Care LPN/RN

The University of Kansas Health System•Great Bend, KS

About The Position

The Ambulatory Clinic RN - GB provides professional nursing care for clinic patients in Great Bend Family Medicine, following established standards and policies. The role is accountable for delivering nursing care using the nursing process and applies clinical knowledge and independent nursing judgment to support quality patient outcomes. The nurse assesses and interprets patient data to identify requirements related to each patient's age-specific needs. The position provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, assesses patients, helps coordinate appropriate follow-up or interventions, and educates patients and families about health care needs. The nurse also responds to treatment-related phone calls, completes required forms, and performs the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned department. Duties may vary by department, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) — Single State — State Board of Nursing.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Basic typing and word-processing ability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting using the nursing process and within the role's scope of practice.
Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the health care 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 exercise independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated.
Use standards and resources appropriately and evaluate patient responses to care.
Identify patient teaching and learning needs.
Provide educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of patient and family teaching and document it in patient charts.
Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
Complete necessary forms, including FMLA, DME, and Home Health orders, and obtain physician signatures as appropriate.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Perform other duties as assigned.