Position Title

Ambulatory Clinic RN - Family Medicine

Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest:The Ambulatory Clinic RN Entry is for newly graduated Registered Nurses or Registered Nurses with less than 6 months of nursing experience who are entering the specialty of Ambulatory Care Nursing. The Entry RN will participate in a precepted orientation in order to support transition to practice. At the end of orientation, the Entry RN will advance to an Ambulatory Clinic RN position.

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 who 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 and Essential Job FunctionsProvides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice. Preforms preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team. Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention. Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management as applicable. Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by healthcare providers to who care delegated. Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources and evaluation of patient response in the delivery of patient care. Identifies teach/learning needs of patient. Responsible for educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs. Evaluates effectiveness of patient and family teaching and makes documentation in patient’s charts. Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Completes necessary forms (i.e. FMLA, DME, Home Health orders and obtains physicians signatures as appropriate. " Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and ExperienceHigh School Graduate or GED. Associate Degree Nursing
Preferred Education and ExperienceBachelor Degree Nursing
Required Licensure and CertificationLicensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Compact license from the State in which they live (Missouri or Kansas). Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
Knowledge RequirementsBasic typing and word processing ability required. Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Time Type:Full time

Job Requisition ID:R-43737

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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