Nurse Practitioner II

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
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
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

Provides advanced primary, secondary or tertiary health care for individuals, families or groups at an advanced or expert clinician level
Performs comprehensive physical examinations, secures health histories, performs or orders laboratory tests and conducts other appropriate procedures to assess the health status of patients or clients
Reviews and analyzes laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic data; determines diagnoses; prescribes pharmaceuticals within the scope of the program or specialty area assigned
Provides advanced professional expertise and technical assistance to nurses, therapists and ancillary staff in implementing health care strategies
Counsels patient, family members and others on health problems, prescribed treatments, use of drugs and other matters
Provides continuity of an individualized health care program for clients by referring to or collaborating with physicians and other members of the health care team
Identifies health care needs within the community and makes recommendations to provide comprehensive health care to clients
Develops and recommends practice standards which pertain to assigned programs; evaluates care outcomes and suggests strategies to improve program delivery

No preferred qualifications provided.