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The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

Ambulatory Clinic Lead RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGreat Bend, KS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
  • A Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) single-state license from a State Board of Nursing is required.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Basic typing and word-processing ability is required.
  • The candidate 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, based on the nursing process and within the role's scope of practice.
  • Perform 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.
  • Implement appropriate clinical decisions and use expert peers 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.
  • Apply standards, use resources effectively, and evaluate patient response in the delivery of patient care.
  • Identify patients' teaching and learning needs.
  • Provide educational instruction to patients and families with healthcare needs.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of patient and family teaching and document it in patient charts.
  • Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
  • Complete necessary forms, including FMLA, DME, and Home Health orders, and obtain physician signatures as appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor 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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