CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Periop/Procedural

Position Title: CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Periop/Procedural Department: Advance Practice Provider Internal Medicine Job Description: Job Description General Description: Under limited direction, the Clinical Specialist is a hospital based, service specific position. 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 as the clinical expert in evidence-based practice within specific patient population.  • Responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating patient specific and population-based programs of care for assigned patient population.  • Develops and implements innovative alternative solutions that address system problems or patient care issues in collaboration with the services interdisciplinary team. • Supports and/or conducts nursing research to further find the body of evidence-based nursing practice. • Provides leadership in advancing the practice of nursing. • Serves as a change agent through individual and team coaching and participation in committees, task forces, and projects system-wide.  General Responsibilities: • Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Education: Masters 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 issued by the American Heart Association required 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 literate. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. 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 know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.