RN Full-time
OU Health

CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist - OCH - Acute Care

OU Health Columbus, OH 43205, US

Position Title:

CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist - OCH - Acute Care

Department:

Advance Practice Provider Pediatrics

Job Description:

Job Description

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

Clinical:

  • 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 service’s interdisciplinary team.

  • Supports and/or conducts nursing research to further 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: Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience: At least 1 year of experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

  • Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

  • Active RN and APRN license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing and Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Clinical Nurse Specialist in area of specialty.

  • Additional certification required.

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.

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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 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.

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