Regional CNS: Elevate Practice & Education

Avem Health Partners; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avem Health Partners seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist to own clinical education, staff competency, and professional practice across a regional network. You will empower direct‑care clinicians and lead evidence‑based practice translation into patient care.

Responsibilities include developing education programs, certifying life support training, mentoring staff, and partnering with facility leaders to advance standards and quality across Avem facilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with CNS preparation; DNP preferred.
• Experience in clinical education, nursing development, or governance.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design.
• Ability to manage projects and deploy initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; independent worker.
• Ability to learn new tools quickly with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Own the full clinical education program across all Avem-managed entities regionally.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate competency-based training and online modules.
• Lead preceptor programs and life support training delivery (BLS/ACLS/PALS).
• Mentor clinicians; drive evidence-based practice and quality initiatives.
• Partner with facilities and IT to meet clinical learning needs in EHR.
• Advance professional practice through council development and education.

Skills

Clinical education coordination

Nursing professional development

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Cross-site collaboration

Education

Master's degree in nursing

DNP preferred

RN license Oklahoma/compact state

APRN-CNS certification

ANCC/AACN CNS certification

BLS/ACLS/PALS certification

Tools

EHR proficiency

Project management tools

Job description

Avem Health Partners seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist to own clinical education, staff competency, and professional practice across a regional network. You will empower direct‑care clinicians and lead evidence‑based practice translation into patient care.

Responsibilities include developing education programs, certifying life support training, mentoring staff, and partnering with facility leaders to advance standards and quality across Avem facilities.