Ambulatory Clinic RN - Orthopedics (PRN)

The University of Kansas Health System•Liberty, MO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse is accountable for delivering nursing care using the nursing process. The RN applies competent 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 requirements relative to each patient's age-specific needs. Duties and skills may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Associate Degree in Nursing.
At least 6 months of RN experience.
At least 2 years of RN experience 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 of employment with proof of application for a multistate 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 using the nursing process and within the role and scope of practice.
Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review, facilitating 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.
Use standards and resources appropriately and evaluate patient responses to care.
Identify patient teaching and learning needs; educate patients and families about 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 forms such as 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.