Advanced Practice Student, CNS Track, Medical ICU & SD Services

OU Health Partners; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health Partners is seeking an Advanced Practice Student in the CNS Track for the Medical ICU & SD Services. The program targets MSN candidates in the Clinical Nurse Specialist track, offering exposure to CNS practice, multidisciplinary teams, and leadership development within OU Health.

The role emphasizes evidence-based nursing, research support, and collaboration with physicians and staff to prepare for independent CNS practice.

Qualifications

• RN license in OK or compact license (eNLC)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required
• Currently enrolled in an approved MSN/CNS program
• BLS certification required
• 2 years RN experience in patient care
• Certification as APRN to be acquired within 90 days after graduation

Responsibilities

• Performs duties within scope of an experienced RN
• Functions as a learning clinical expert in evidence-based practice
• Supports nursing research to advance evidence-based care
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on program design and care delivery
• Provides leadership in advancing nursing practice within student role
• Develops innovative solutions addressing system problems with CNS team
• Acts as a change agent through coaching and committees

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSN degree

MSN in CNS program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Advanced Practice Student, CNS Track, Medical ICU & SD Services Department: Advance Practice Provider Internal Medicine Job Description:

This position is intended for those who are completing requirements for a Master’s Degree in Nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist Track. The OU Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Intern Program offers an opportunity to gain additional exposure to the clinical areas and multidisciplinary teams, for a target group of patients, to best prepare them for the transition to practice in a traditional Clinical Nurse Specialist role. The program facilitates direct exposure to practicing Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician colleagues, and leadership individuals, with the aim of providing learning opportunities that complement the formal education content. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Performs duties within scope of an experienced Registered Nurse (RN).
• Performs as a learning clinical expert in evidence-based practice within specific patient population.
• Supports and/or conducts nursing research to further the body of evidence‑based nursing practice.
• Supports, designs, implements and/or evaluates patient specific and/or population‑based programs of care for assigned patient population in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team.
• Provides leadership in advancing the practice of nursing within the student role.
• Develops and implements innovative alternative solutions that address system problems or patient care issues in collaboration with the services interdisciplinary team and any additional CNS that support the service line.
• Serves as a change agent through individual and team coaching and participation in committees, task forces and projects system-wide.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required.
• Currently enrolled and completing requirements through an approved school of nursing for a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist program.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Patient Care.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
• Upon graduation, certification recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to be licensed as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse must be acquired within 90 days.
• If the incumbent does not achieve the required education and certification (within 90 days), the incumbent may be considered for another position.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability Requirements

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.

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