Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Temporary

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving providing advanced health care to individuals, families or groups as an advanced or expert clinician. This includes the assessment of individual health, analyzing data to determine medical and nursing care needed, planning a treatment strategy to meet identified needs, and evaluating responses to nursing and medical interventions. This would include positions assigned duties as advanced practice registered nurses, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives and certified registered nurse anesthetists as identified in the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act, Title 59 O.S. Section 567.3a. This position is responsible for provision of advanced health care to individuals, families or groups as an expert clinician for family planning and maternity services. In addition, this position monitors and evaluates services provided and clinician competency, serves as a technical resource to APRNs, and assists with quality assurance activities and in person site visits.

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.
Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
One year of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Approval for prescriptive authority requires current licensure in Oklahoma as a Registered Nurse and as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) within 30 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, in order to be eligible for initial application for prescriptive authority.
Applicants must provide documentation at the time of application if education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications.
All applicants are subject to a background check.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and chemistry; 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; and federal and state laws and regulations relating to administration of programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and collaborate as an effective team member.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
Ability to analyze and resolve highly complex situations.
Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
Ability to provide advanced specialized nursing care and/or medical care to include writing prescriptions or be eligible to apply for prescriptive privileges.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of clinical experience working as an APRN

Responsibilities

Provide independent advanced primary, secondary or tertiary health care for individuals, families or groups at an advanced clinician level for County Health Departments.
Assess individual health.
Analyze data to determine a strategy to meet identified health care needs.
Evaluate responses to interventions and make changes in care treatment as needed.
Performs comprehensive physical examinations and secures health histories.
Performs or orders lab tests.
Conducts invasive procedures including but not limited to pelvic exams; breast exams; insertion of long-acting reproductive contraception and sub dermal contraceptive implants.
Prescribes pharmaceuticals.
Counsel patients, family members and others related to health problems, prescribed
Reviews and analyzes lab tests, x-rays and other diagnostic data.
Provides a higher level of expertise in diagnosis and treatment modalities.
Consults and collaborates with physicians or other providers as needed related to patient
Provides technical assistance to APRNs in the county health departments related to evidence-based practices and programmatic requirements.
Annual monitoring and evaluation of advanced practice health care providers.
Serve as a team member for site visits when indicated and contract monitoring visits.
Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
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.