Overview Job Posting Title : Advanced Practice Nurse Agency : 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Supervisory Organization : DOC Med Adm/BJCC Job Posting End Date : 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. Estimated Appointment End Date : Continuous if Blank Full/Part-Time : Part time Job Type : Regular Compensation : $126,691.49 Responsibilities Provides advanced professional expertise and technical assistance to medical staff in implementing health care treatment within the area of specialization and certification. Performs evaluations of inmates including review of information obtained by other health care providers; reviews the history of previous treatment, other laboratory and diagnostic tests, and examines inmates for present pathology; establishes a diagnosis and prescribes treatment and follow-up plans; performs further diagnostic procedures when necessary; provides continuity of individualized health care to inmates by referring to, or collaborating with, other health care professionals in the establishment of goals and implementation of the plan of care. Prescribes, dispenses and regulates medications according to the orders established by the supervising physician. Acts as a resource to health care staff and implements educational programs to improve health care management of inmates; provides leadership in the assessment, development, and implementation of policies and procedures/standards of care that are directly and indirectly related to the care of inmates. Documents results of examinations, diagnosis, and treatment in the inmate’s medical record using the proper charting format; assures the maintenance of medical confidentiality and complies with department and statutory requirements concerning the release of medical information. Level Descriptor At this level employees are responsible for performing the full scope of nursing practice involving a high level of autonomy and independent practice. Responsibilities include assessing and diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications and treatments, and providing other related health care services to assigned patients. Services may be provided in a designated hospital, clinic, skilled nursing facility, an assigned geographical area, or similar medical treatment areas. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies Knowledge of nursing theory and practice; of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic problems; of theory and practice of medical diagnostic techniques, methods, and procedures; and of supervisory principles and techniques. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to instruct patients; and to collaborate with health team members. Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications: Current certificate of recognition and prescriptive authority from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing as an advanced practice nurse as defined by the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act. Positions may require a specific advanced practice nursing certificate specialization. Special Requirements Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8. Additional Job Description Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility/Medical This is not a remote position 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 active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub . If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact #J-18808-Ljbffr