About the role#
This position is for students currently completing a Master’s Degree in Nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track. The program provides clinical exposure to multidisciplinary teams and practicing CNS professionals to prepare you for the transition into a CNS role. You will work within the Pediatric Acute Care service line while completing your formal education.
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 your specific patient population.
- Support or conduct nursing research to advance evidence-based practice.
- Design, implement, and evaluate programs of care for patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide leadership within your student role to advance nursing practice.
- Develop solutions for system or patient care issues alongside the interdisciplinary team.
- Act as a change agent through coaching, committee participation, and system-wide projects.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
- Current enrollment in an approved Master’s Degree in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
- 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in patient care.
- Current RN license from the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a multistate compact license.
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification upon hire.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to organize nursing services and maintain effective working relationships.
- Cultural competence to meet the needs of diverse patients and visitors.
- You must obtain certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse within 90 days of graduation.
Location & details#
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- Employment type: Full time.
- Work 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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