About the role#
This position is for students currently completing a Master’s Degree in Nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track. You will work within the Medical ICU and SD services at OU Health. The program provides clinical exposure to multidisciplinary teams, practicing Clinical Nurse Specialists, and physician colleagues to support your transition into a CNS role.
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.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to design, implement, and evaluate programs of care for patients.
- Provide leadership in nursing practice while in the student role.
- Develop solutions for system problems or patient care issues alongside the interdisciplinary team.
- Serve as a change agent by participating in committees, task forces, and system-wide projects.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Current enrollment in a Master’s Degree in Nursing program for a Clinical Nurse Specialist track at an approved school.
- Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in patient care.
- Current RN license from the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN license.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Ability to obtain APRN certification recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing within 90 days of graduation.
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and maintain professional working relationships.
Location & details#
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- Employment type: Full time.
- Modality: On-site.
- 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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