Ambulatory Clinic RN - Community Medicine
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 provide care and oversee delegated care, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. The role requires assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs. This position is part-time and PRN, with day shifts, at Grand Blvd Health Care, KU MedWest, Prairie Village. Duties and competencies 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 work as 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 RN 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 within the role's scope of practice.
- Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to support appropriate follow-up with the health care team.
- Evaluate unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention.
- Make appropriate clinical decisions and consult expert peers or management when applicable.
- Accept accountability and use independent nursing judgment for personal care and care delegated to other health care providers.
- Use standards and resources appropriately and evaluate patient responses when delivering care.
- Identify patients' teaching and learning needs.
- Provide health-related education to patients and families.
- 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, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
