Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Temporary

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

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

This position is responsible for the provision of advanced health care to individuals, families or groups as an expert clinician in a multi-county area.  Duties include 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.

• →Provide independent advanced primary, secondary or tertiary health care for individuals, families or groups at an advanced clinician level for the County Health Department. 
• →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. 
• →Perform 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 health problems, prescribed treatments and use of pharmaceuticals and procedures.
• →Reviews and analysis of 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 care.
• →Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• →Other duties as assigned.

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.

• 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.

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.

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

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 active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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