About the role#
This position is for students currently completing a Master’s Degree in Nursing with a focus on the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track. The program provides direct exposure to practicing Clinical Nurse Specialists, physicians, and leadership teams to prepare you for the transition to a formal CNS role. You will work within the Adult Medical Surgical Services department.
What you'll do#
- Perform duties within the scope of an experienced Registered Nurse.
- Act as a learning clinical expert in evidence-based practice for specific patient populations.
- Support or conduct nursing research to advance evidence-based practice.
- Design, implement, and evaluate programs of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide leadership in advancing nursing practice during your student role.
- Develop solutions for system problems or patient care issues by working with interdisciplinary teams and other CNS staff.
- Serve as a change agent through team coaching and participation in system-wide committees and projects.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Current enrollment in an approved Master’s Degree in Nursing program, specifically the Clinical Nurse Specialist track.
- Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in patient care.
- Current RN license from the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a multistate compact RN license (eNLC).
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Ability to obtain certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse within 90 days of graduation.
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, techniques, and procedures.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to organize nursing services and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
- Sensitivity to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Location & details#
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About OU Health
OU Health is an academic health system based in Oklahoma City. Founded in 2020, it functions as a nonprofit organization. The system provides medical services including cancer care, pediatric care, and trauma treatment. It operates in partnership with the University of Oklahoma to manage complex health conditions.
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