Job Posting Title

Advanced Practice RN

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Maternal & Child Health Serv

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $99,000, based on education and experience.

Job Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the mentoring, motivation, and professional development of advanced practice nurses; planning, organizing, and directing health services for maternity and family planning programs; monitoring to assure goals, objectives, and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to clients; establishing and tracking quality improvement indicators and other information concerning services and care to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services and on-time performance consistent with standards; annual monitoring and evaluation of advanced practice health care providers; development and presentation of health related educational programs for professional and non-professional staff; participation, consultation, and collaboration in the development of long-range plans for health care programs; interpretation and communication of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services; analysis and evaluation of reports and other information and coordination of quality improvement activities concerning the care of clients; supervision of staff as assigned; and sub-recipient contract monitoring as assigned.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

• Provide independent advanced primary, secondary or tertiary health care for individuals, families or groups at an advanced clinician level. 
• Performs or orders lab tests/ Prescribes pharmaceuticals.  
• Conducts invasive procedures including but not limited to pelvic exams; breast exams; insertion of long acting reproductive contraception and sub dermal contraceptive implants. 
• Counsel patients, family members and others related to health problems, prescribed treatments and use of pharmaceuticals and procedures.
• Consults and collaborates with physicians or other providers as needed related to patient care and policy development.
• Provide technical assistance and support to advanced practice nurses and other health care providers
• Mentor and motivate advanced practice nurses through orientation and development of knowledge and skills
• Annual monitoring and evaluation of advanced practice health care providers
• Interpret and communicate agency and departmental policies and procedures
• Developing policies and procedures based on evidence based practice guidelines and federal grant regulations

Other Duties

• 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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

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, and four years’ experience as a Registered 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 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, in order to be eligible for initial application for prescriptive authority.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and collaborate as an effective team member; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; exercise sound independent judgment; analyze and resolve highly complex situations; conduct physical examinations and health assessments; and, provide advanced specialized nursing care and/or medical care to include writing prescriptions or be eligible to apply for prescriptive privileges.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Combination of office and exam offices. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching. This position requires long period of sitting, standing, and daily use of computer and phone. Travel is required with this position. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Use of N-95 respirator is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field and one year experience providing clinical services as an advanced practice nurse.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on ‘Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma’.