Ambulatory Float RN

The University of Kansas Health System•Olathe, KS

About The Position

The Ambulatory Float RN provides professional nursing care in a clinic setting, performing to the highest level of training. Care includes assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support patients’ comfort and well-being. The position supports patient care teams and clinic operations, including patient flow, triage, documentation, follow-up, and coordination of care. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Associate Degree in Nursing.
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 of employment with proof of application for a multistate RN license in the state where the employee lives. Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate RN license from their state of residence at the next RN license renewal, by March 31, 2026.
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS), Non-Clinical, certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 14 days of hire.
Basic typing and word-processing ability.
Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
Previous medical office experience.

Responsibilities

Accurately enter data in hospital and clinical information systems and assist with medical records as needed.
Complete FMLA and STD paperwork for provider approval.
Coordinate with clerical and medical staff to support efficient patient flow, quality care, and patient satisfaction.
Provide care-team support and coordinate pre-visit planning opportunities with the patient care team.
Follow up with patients on lab results after provider review.
Order patient-care and clinical supplies and organize the sample closet.
Perform injections, spirometry, and EKGs as needed.
Complete medication prior authorizations when needed and refill medications according to refill protocols.
Prepare exam rooms between patients.
Provide MyChart activation instructions and promote patient engagement through MyChart.
Respond to triage calls and patient-care messages promptly based on medical necessity, and address walk-in patient concerns.
Room patients by escorting them to exam rooms; obtaining weight and vital signs; reviewing medication lists and referring physician information; proactively reviewing chronic and preventive services that are needed or overdue; providing educational materials; and notifying the provider when the patient is ready for evaluation.
Scan diagnostic or preventive services performed outside The University of Kansas Hospital into the EMR.
Track transition-of-care activities to ensure receipt of health information, including labs, referrals, and imaging; assist patients with home health and hospice care when needed.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.