Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)- Pediatrics

Position Title Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)- Pediatrics Days - PRN Position Summary The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of 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 self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The RN also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age‑specific needs. Responsibilities Provide direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice. Perform preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow‑up with the healthcare team. Evaluate unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention. Implement appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrate appropriate use of expert peers and/or management as applicable. Accept accountability and use independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated. Demonstrate the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources, and evaluation of patient response in the delivery of patient care. Identify teach/learning needs of patients and be responsible for educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs. Evaluate effectiveness of patient and family teaching and make documentation in patient’s charts. Respond to and refer incoming patient treatment‑related phone calls. Complete necessary forms (e.g. FMLA, DME, Home Health orders) and obtain physicians' signatures as appropriate. Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience High School Graduate Associate Degree Nursing Minimum 6 months of RN experience Minimum 2 years RN experience to be an Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor Degree Nursing Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) – Multi‑State or State Board of Nursing Must have current active multistate RN license in good standing in the state where the applicant lives, or active single state RN license in good standing in the state where the position is located Staff hired prior to February 1, 2024 are required to obtain a multistate RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by March 31, 2026. Required Skills and Competencies Basic Life Support (BLS) Heartsaver (AHA) or obtained within 14 days Equal Employment Opportunity The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally‑protected status. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Kansas Health System