Ambulatory Clinic RN - Allergy Clinic

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

22h

About The Position

The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care using the nursing process. The Registered Nurse (RN) accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by the RN and by health care providers to whom care is delegated, with the goal of achieving quality patient care outcomes. The RN assesses and interprets patient data to identify requirements related to each patient's age-specific needs. This role is in the Allergy Clinic at the Medical Pavilion and is a full-time, day-shift position. Responsibilities and 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.
Current active multistate RN license in good standing in the state where the employee lives, or an active single-state RN license in good standing in the state where the employee will work with proof of application for a multistate RN license in the state where the employee lives.
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS), Non-Clinical, certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 14 days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
Two or more years of RN experience for an Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN position.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within the role and scope of practice.
Performs preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the health care team.
Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
Implements appropriate clinical decisions and uses expert peers and/or management as applicable.
Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by the RN and by health care providers to whom care is delegated.
Uses standards and resources appropriately and evaluates patient response in delivering care.
Identifies patients' teaching and learning needs.
Provides health-related educational instruction to patients and families.
Evaluates the effectiveness of patient and family teaching and documents it in patient charts.
Responds to or refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
Completes necessary forms, including FMLA, DME, and Home Health orders, and obtains physician signatures as appropriate.
Performs the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.