CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Periop​/Procedural

CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Periop/Procedural

Advance Practice Providers

General Description:

Under limited direction, the Clinical Specialist is a hospital-based, service-specific position.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs as the clinical expert in evidence-based practice within a specific patient population.
• Responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating patient-specific and population-based programs of care for the assigned patient population.
• Develops and implements innovative solutions to address system problems or patient care issues in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Supports and/or conducts nursing research to expand the body of evidence-based nursing practice.
• Provides leadership in advancing nursing practice.
• Serves as a change agent through coaching individuals and teams, and participating in committees, task forces, and projects system-wide.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Master's of Nursing from an approved nursing school.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in the area of specialization or education.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): Current license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Clinical Nurse Specialist. Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association upon hire.

• Knowledge of advanced clinical theory and nursing practice standards.
• Knowledge of research procedures.
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques and tools.
• Knowledge of teaching methods and learner objectives.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer literacy.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We understand that a total benefits and compensation package, tailored to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of work, creates peace of mind for you and your family.