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Ambulatory Clinic RN - General Surgery

The University of Kansas Health System·Overland Park, Kansas

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 20 days ago
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About the role

Provides direct nursing care and preliminary assessments for patients within an ambulatory general surgery clinic. Responsible for implementing clinical decisions, coordinating patient follow-ups, and providing educational instruction to patients and families.

Position Title

Ambulatory Clinic RN - General Surgery

Days - PRN

Indian Creek Main

Position Summary: / Career interest:

During

Orientation

  • 3 days a week minimum
  • After
  • Orientation: 1-3 days a week.

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 Functions
  • Provides 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 Experience
  • High School Graduate
  • Associate Degree Nursing
  • 6 months of RN experience
  • 2 or more 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 - State Board of Nursing Must have current active multistate state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live OR active single state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working with proof of application of a multistate RN license in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026.
  • Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 14 days

Time type: Part time

Job requisition id

R-53707

Important information for you to know as you apply

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. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion [https://jobs.kansashealthsystem.com/diversity-equality-and-inclusion].

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu [asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu].

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf [https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/38901/cms/health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf] and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Requirements

Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience for PRN status. Must hold a current active multistate Registered Nurse license and BLS Heartsaver certification.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Case Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Chart Review
  • Clinical Competency
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Nursing Process
  • Care Delegation

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Overland Park, Kansas
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

The University of Kansas Health System

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education....

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Kansas ambulatory clinic RN roles in general surgery are often competitive because employers look for licensed RNs with outpatient or surgical experience, current BLS, and strong patient-flow skills. This role typically draws candidates who can manage pre-op and post-op care, coordinate with providers, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced clinic. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your RN license, BLS status, and at least 2 years of experience before applying.

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