Ambulatory Clinic RN - Olathe Occupational Health

The University of Kansas Health System•Shawnee, 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 nurse and by health care providers to whom care is delegated, with the goal of achieving quality patient care outcomes. The RN must also assess and interpret patient data to identify requirements relative to each patient's age-specific needs. The role provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, conducts preliminary assessments through observation and chart review, and evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations to facilitate appropriate intervention. The RN makes clinical decisions, uses standards and resources effectively, evaluates patient responses, provides patient and family education, responds to or refers treatment-related calls, and completes necessary forms and obtains physician signatures as appropriate. 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.
Current active multistate RN license in good standing in the state where the employee lives, or an active single-state RN license in good standing in the state where the employee will work, with proof of application for a multistate RN license in the state where the employee lives.
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 14 days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
At least 2 years of RN experience is required for Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role and scope of practice.
Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the health care team.
Evaluate unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention.
Implement appropriate clinical decisions and use expert peers and/or management as applicable.
Accept accountability and use independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated.
Use standards and resources appropriately and evaluate patient responses in the delivery of care.
Identify patients' teaching and learning needs.
Provide educational instruction to patients and families with health care 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/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.