OU Health

Academic health system delivering specialized care

Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Surgical Specialty Services

Advanced Practice ProvidersUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeOklahoma City, OK, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Master of Nursing from an approved school of nursing is required.
At least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse is required; experience in the area of specialization or education is preferred.
A current Oklahoma State Board of Nursing license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse–Clinical Nurse Specialist is required.
Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
Knowledge of advanced clinical theory and nursing practice standards is required.
Knowledge of research procedures is required.
Knowledge of process improvement techniques and tools is required.
Knowledge of teaching methods and learner objectives is required.
Computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the clinical expert in evidence-based practice within the specific patient population.
Design, implement, and evaluate patient-specific and population-based programs of care for the assigned patient population.
Develop and implement innovative alternative solutions addressing system problems or patient care issues in collaboration with the service’s interdisciplinary team.
Support and/or conduct nursing research to further the body of evidence-based nursing practice.
Provide leadership in advancing the practice of nursing.
Serve as a change agent through individual and team coaching and participation in system-wide committees, task forces, and projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience as a Registered Nurse in the area of specialization or education is preferred.

Position Title:

CNS- Adult Surgical Specialty Services

Department:

Advance Practice Provider Internal Medicine

Job Description:

General Description:

Under limited direction, the Clinical Specialist is a hospital based, service specific position.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

Performs as the clinical expert in evidence-based practice within specific patient population.
Responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating patient specific and population-based programs of care for assigned patient population.
Develops and implements innovative alternative solutions that address system problems or patient care issues in collaboration with the services interdisciplinary team.
Supports and/or conducts nursing research to further find the body of evidence-based nursing practice.
Provides leadership in advancing the practice of nursing.
Serves as a change agent through individual and team coaching and participation in committees, task forces, and projects system-wide.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Masters of Nursing from an approved school of nursing

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in the area of specialization or education

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Clinical Nurse Specialist. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of advanced clinical theory and nursing practice standards.
Knowledge of research procedures.
Knowledge of process improvement techniques and tools.
Knowledge of teaching methods and learner objectives.
Good communication skills.
Computer literate.

This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

About the Company

OU Health

Academic health system delivering specialized care

OU Health is the flagship academic health system for Oklahoma, partnered with the University of Oklahoma, delivering advanced medical care for severe and life-threatening conditions. Its offerings come from a network of hospitals and specialists that use cutting-edge technology, clinical expertise, and research-driven practices to diagnose and treat patients, educate students, and train clinicians. OU Health differentiates itself through its status as Oklahoma’s academic health center, its collaboration with a major university, and a strong focus on inclusive culture, career development, and continuous improvement to provide compassionate, civil, and patient-centered care. The company aims to become Oklahoma’s destination of choice for healthcare, and to be Oklahoma’s Employer of Choice by attracting and retaining diverse talent who can contribute to innovative patient care and improved outcomes.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $1.7M
Headquarters: Oklahoma City, OK
Founded: Not listed

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