About the role#
This position is for students currently completing a Master’s Degree in Nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track. You will work within the Pediatric ICU and ED to gain clinical exposure and experience working with multidisciplinary teams. This role is designed to prepare you for a transition into a traditional CNS position by providing learning opportunities that complement 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 specific patient populations.
- Support or conduct nursing research to advance evidence-based practice.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to design, implement, and evaluate patient-specific or population-based programs of care.
- Provide leadership in advancing nursing practice while in the student role.
- Develop and implement solutions for system problems or patient care issues.
- Serve as a change agent through team coaching and participation in system-wide committees, task forces, and projects.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Enrollment in an approved Master’s Degree in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
- 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.
- 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize nursing services and maintain effective working relationships.
Location & details#
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.
- 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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