Ambulatory Clinic RN - Olathe Occupational Health

The University of Kansas Health System•Shawnee, KS

About The Position

The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse is accountable for delivering nursing care using the nursing process. The RN applies clinical knowledge and independent nursing judgment, and is accountable for care provided by the RN and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated, to achieve quality patient outcomes. The role requires assessing and interpreting patient data to identify each patient's age-specific needs. The RN provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, assesses patients, evaluates complex or unstable situations, coordinates appropriate intervention, and educates patients and families. The RN also responds to or refers treatment-related calls, completes necessary forms, and performs the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned 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.
At least 2 years of RN experience to be 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 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 based on the nursing process and within the role's 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.
Make appropriate clinical decisions and use expert peers or management when applicable.
Use standards and resources effectively and evaluate patient responses to care.
Identify patients' teaching and learning needs and provide education to patients and families.
Evaluate the effectiveness of patient and family education 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 physicians' signatures as appropriate.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.