Ambulatory Clinic RN - Orthopedics (PRN)

The University of Kansas Health System•Liberty, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse is accountable for delivering nursing care using the nursing process. The RN applies clinical knowledge and independent nursing judgment, accepts accountability for care provided by themselves and by providers to whom care is delegated, and works to achieve quality patient-care outcomes. The role requires assessing and interpreting patient data to identify requirements related to each patient's age-specific needs. The position provides direct care in an ambulatory setting, performs preliminary assessments, supports appropriate intervention for unstable or complex situations, and provides education to patients and families. The RN also responds to or refers treatment-related phone calls and completes relevant forms, obtaining physician signatures as appropriate. Duties and competencies may vary by unit or department, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Associate Degree in Nursing.
At least 6 months of RN experience; 2 or more years of RN experience is required for an Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN.
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 Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting in accordance with the nursing process and scope of practice.
Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team.
Evaluate unstable or complex patient-care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention.
Make appropriate clinical decisions and use expert peers or management as applicable.
Accept accountability and use 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 response in delivering care.
Identify patients' teaching and learning needs.
Provide educational instruction to patients and families with healthcare 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.