CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult

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 alternative solutions that address system problems or patient care issues in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Supports and/or conducts nursing research to expand 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 system-wide projects.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

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

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

Required:

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, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 more. Our total benefits and compensation package are designed to meet your needs both inside and outside of work, creating peace of mind for you and your family.