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The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

Ambulatory Clinic RN - Family Medicine

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeKansas City, KS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school graduation is required.
  • An Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
  • At least 6 months of registered nurse experience is required; ambulatory clinic PRN positions require 2 or more years of registered nurse experience.
  • A current, active multistate registered nurse license in good standing in the employee's state of residence, or an active single-state registered nurse license in good standing in the work state with proof of application for a multistate license in the state of residence, is required. Staff hired before February 1, 2024 must obtain a multistate license from their state of residence by March 31, 2026, at the next license renewal.
  • Basic Life Support Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association is required, or must be obtained within 14 days.
  • The employee must be able to perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting using the nursing process and within the role's scope of practice.
  • Conduct preliminary patient assessments 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.
  • Make appropriate clinical decisions and use expert peers or management when applicable.
  • Use independent nursing judgment and accept accountability for care provided by the employee and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated.
  • Apply standards, use resources effectively, and evaluate patient responses in delivering care.
  • Identify patients' teaching and learning needs.
  • Provide educational instruction to patients and families with healthcare needs.
  • Evaluate patient and family teaching effectiveness and document it in patient charts.
  • Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
  • Complete necessary forms, including FMLA, durable medical equipment, and home health orders, and obtain physician signatures as appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

About the Company

The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

The University of Kansas Health System is a non-profit academic medical center with locations in Kansas City, Topeka, Great Bend, and Lawrence. It delivers comprehensive medical services—from primary care to highly specialized treatments—through the largest physician practice in Kansas, covering more than 200 medical specialties. As an academic medical center, it combines patient care with research and education, and it operates the only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center in the area. Care is coordinated across its hospitals, clinics, and affiliated providers, with revenue generated from patient services, research grants, and educational programs. The system distinguishes itself by its large, integrated physician network, broad range of specialties, and its role in research and training, all aimed at improving health outcomes in Kansas and the surrounding region.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Founded
1998

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