Ambulatory Clinic RN - Sarcoma

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

6d•Onsite

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 to care provided directly and to care delegated to other healthcare providers, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. The RN assesses and interprets patient information to identify requirements related to each patient's age-specific needs. This PRN position is scheduled 1–3 days per week at the Indian Creek Medical Office Building.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Associate Degree in Nursing.
At least 6 months of RN experience; at least 2 years of RN experience is required for an Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN.
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 using the nursing process and working within the role and scope of practice.
Conduct preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to support appropriate 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 and/or management as needed.
Accept accountability and exercise independent nursing judgment for care provided directly and care delegated to healthcare providers.
Use standards and resources appropriately and evaluate patient responses when delivering care.
Identify patients’ teaching and learning needs.
Provide educational instruction to patients and families regarding healthcare needs.
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 physician signatures as appropriate.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; other duties may be assigned.