Registered Nurse New

Must-Have Requirements:

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Must be able to work with little or no direct provider input
• Previous experience working in corrections, an assisted living facility, or a similar environment with little provider oversight

Qualification Plusses:

• Public Health background is highly preferred
• An infection control background is highly preferred
• Experienced in conducting phlebotomy

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our state government clinical team in Kansas City, KS. This role requires a high level of independence and clinical judgment, with minimal direct provider oversight. The nurse will play a key role in patient care coordination, infection control, and public health initiatives within a correctional or assisted living setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily and weekly team meetings to review patient care plans and task lists.
• Manage a caseload of patients, performing clinical tasks such as:
• Administering Tuberculin Skin Tests (TSTs)
• Collecting sputum samples
• Conducting patient intakes and assessments
• Performing phlebotomy
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation in both paper EMRs and Epitrax systems.
• Communicate daily with providers via email to request and follow up on medical orders (e.g., x-rays, medications).
• Attend virtual or in-person training sessions as required.
• Adhere to strict infection control and safety protocols.
• Complete required training through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).

Work Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8-4