Ambulatory Clinic RN - Vein Procedures

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care using the nursing process. The RN accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by the RN and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated, with the goal of achieving quality patient care outcomes. The RN must be able to assess and interpret patient data to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs. The RN provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, performs preliminary assessments, evaluates unstable or complex situations, makes appropriate clinical decisions, and supports patient and family education. The RN also responds to or refers treatment-related patient calls and completes necessary forms. Professional, clinical, and technical competencies must meet the needs of the assigned unit or department; duties may vary and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Associate degree in Nursing.
At least 6 months of RN experience.
At least 2 years of RN experience to be 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.
Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate RN license from their state of residence by April 30, 2026.
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS), non-clinical, 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 to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team.
Evaluate unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention.
Implement 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 when 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.