Advanced Practice Nurse: Expert Care & Autonomy

State of Oklahoma; South Dakota; On-site; USD 114,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma, Department of Corrections is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to provide high-level medical care at Allen Gamble Correctional Center/Medical. The role includes comprehensive health assessments, care planning, and collaboration with physicians to deliver advanced nursing services.

Requirements include a valid Oklahoma RN license, APN certification and prescriptive authority within stated timelines, plus a graduate APN degree. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma RN license.
• Certification as APN/CNP/CNS and prescriptive authority within required timelines.
• Graduate degree at an advanced practice level or post-master’s certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced primary, secondary or tertiary health care at an expert clinician level.
• Perform physical examinations, obtain health histories and order tests as needed.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals within scope of practice and coordinate care with physicians.
• Counsel patients and families, and ensure continuity of health care programs.
• Develop practice standards and evaluate care outcomes for quality assurance.

Education

RN license (Oklahoma)

Job description

State of Oklahoma, Department of Corrections is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to provide high-level medical care at Allen Gamble Correctional Center/Medical. The role includes comprehensive health assessments, care planning, and collaboration with physicians to deliver advanced nursing services.

Requirements include a valid Oklahoma RN license, APN certification and prescriptive authority within stated timelines, plus a graduate APN degree. On-site work is required.