Ambulatory Clinic RN - Allergy Clinic

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Clinic RN provides nursing care in an ambulatory setting using the nursing process. The Registered Nurse is accountable for care delivered by themselves and by health care providers to whom care is delegated, applying clinical knowledge and independent nursing judgment to achieve quality patient outcomes. The role includes assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs. The position is in the Allergy Clinic, with a full-time day schedule at the Medical Pavilion. The RN provides direct patient care, performs preliminary assessments through observation and chart review, evaluates complex or unstable situations, and facilitates appropriate interventions. The RN makes clinical decisions, uses relevant standards and resources, and evaluates patient responses. The role also includes patient and family education, follow-up on treatment-related calls, and completion of clinical forms and related documentation.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Associate Degree in Nursing.
At least 6 months of RN experience.
At least 2 years of RN experience to work as an Ambulatory Clinic RN.
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 using the nursing process and within the role’s scope of practice.
Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to facilitate 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 personally 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 education to patients and families.
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 required by the assigned unit or department; undertake other duties as assigned.