Advanced Practice Nurse II

State of Oklahoma

2d • $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse is responsible for serving as a clinician for the TB program. The PA or APRN will work in collaboration with the TB physicians and be responsible for provision of Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention guidelines to treat TB clients across Oklahoma. The duties of this position will include the coordination of treatment and care for clients newly diagnosed with TB infection or TB disease, as well as continued follow-up care for existing TB clients.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, recognition as a certified Advanced Practice Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or a valid Oklahoma license as a Physician Assistant by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
• Approval for prescriptive authority requires current licensure in Oklahoma as a PA with prescriptive authority, or a Registered Nurse and as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or within 60 calendars days of the entry on duty date.
• The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse must hold a graduate degree at an advanced practice level or a post-master’s certificate at an advanced practice level if the master’s degree is in nursing, to be eligible for initial application for prescriptive authority
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry; of medical diagnosis techniques, methods and procedures; of methods of organization, management and public administration; of agency policies and procedures; of grant or contract program requirements; federal and state laws and regulations relating to administration of programs.
• This position requires establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, dependable team collaborations; comfort with autonomous work environment and the ability to exercise sound independent judgement; effective detail oriented oral, and written communication; analyzing and resolving highly complex situations; and providing advanced specialized nursing care and/or medical care to include writing prescriptions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and comfort with public speaking desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, treatment, and prevention recommendations according to CDC guidelines.
• Provide autonomous care to clients of diverse genders, populations, and lifestyles in a non-traditional clinic setting.
• Order and accurately interpret lab tests and other diagnostic data to determine a strategy to meet identified health care needs.
• Knowledge and competency with prescribing pharmaceuticals.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians, county health departments, community-based organizations, and TB federal partners as needed related to patient care.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with OSDH TB Control Officer to maintain clinical policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Assist with TB screening and health fair outreach events.
• Assist with OSDH public health emergency responses.
• Work closely with TB physicians and nursing to support the coordination of services and treatment plans.
• Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on health risks identified in nursing assessments.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Build ongoing relationships with community partners and organizations.
• Participate in internal and community advocacy training and committees.
• Participate in TB training, meetings, and webinars.
• Work collaboratively with TB Program to report new TB diagnoses, assist with outbreak response, and complete TB investigations.
• Multitask, prioritize work duties, and make safe competent decisions with minimal oversight.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees