Ambulatory Clinic RN - Vascular Surgery

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care using the nursing process. The Registered Nurse (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 position provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, completes preliminary assessments, responds to patient treatment-related calls, and provides education to patients and families. The role also includes documenting care and teaching, completing relevant forms, and performing the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Associate degree in Nursing.
At least 6 months of RN experience.
For an Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN position, 2 or more years of RN experience.
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 2/1/2024 must obtain a multistate state RN license from the state where they live by 4/30/2026.
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), or obtain it within 14 days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on 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 the RN and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated.
Use standards and resources appropriately, and evaluate patient responses in the delivery of care.
Identify patient 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, such as FMLA, DME, and Home Health orders, and obtain physician signatures as appropriate.
Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.