About the role#
This position is for students currently completing a Master’s Degree in Nursing within a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track. The program provides direct exposure to practicing Clinical Nurse Specialists, physicians, and leadership to help you transition into a traditional CNS role. You will work within the Sepsis Coordination area, gaining experience with multidisciplinary teams and specific patient populations.
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 patient-specific or population-based programs of care alongside the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide leadership in nursing practice while fulfilling your student role.
- Develop innovative solutions for system problems or patient care issues in collaboration with the interdisciplinary service team.
- Serve as a change agent through team coaching and participation in committees, task forces, and system-wide projects.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Current enrollment in an approved Master’s Degree in Nursing program (Clinical Nurse Specialist track).
- 2 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 (American Heart Association) certification upon hire.
- Ability to obtain certification recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse within 90 days of graduation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and procedures.
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to organize, plan, and evaluate nursing services while maintaining effective working relationships.
- Ability to respond to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
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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