Ambulatory Clinic RN - Sarcoma

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

5d•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 provide care and oversee care delegated to other health care providers, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. The RN assesses and interprets patient data to identify age-specific care needs. This is a PRN position scheduled 1–3 days per week at the Indian Creek Medical Office Building.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Associate Degree in Nursing.
At least 6 months of RN experience; 2 or more 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 where the applicant will work, 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 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.
Make appropriate clinical decisions and use expert peers or management when applicable.
Accept accountability and use independent nursing judgment for care provided personally and care delegated to health care providers.
Use standards and resources appropriately and evaluate patient responses when delivering care.
Identify patient teaching and learning needs; provide instruction 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, 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.