Ambulatory Clinic RN - Community Medicine

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, MO

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 health care providers to whom care is delegated, to achieve quality patient outcomes. The role includes assessing and interpreting patient data in relation to age-specific needs. This is a PRN position serving Community Medicine at Grand Blvd Health Care, KU MedWest, and Prairie Village.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Associate Degree in Nursing.
At least 6 months of RN experience.
For an Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN, 2 or more years of RN experience.
Active multistate RN license in good standing in the state where the candidate lives, or an active single-state RN license in good standing in the state where the candidate will work, with proof of application for a multistate license in the state where the candidate 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 and scope of practice.
Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review, facilitating 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 or management as applicable.
Accept accountability and use independent nursing judgment for care provided by the RN and by health care providers to whom care is delegated.
Apply standards, use resources effectively, and evaluate patient responses in the delivery of care.
Identify patient teaching and learning needs.
Provide educational instruction to patients and families about 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 technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; other duties may be assigned as required.