Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

VP Area: Nursing School

Department: Nursing School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

Position Summary

Kramer School of Nursing invites applicants for a full-time or half-time adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP) beginning January 2027. The NP Clinical Instructor or Assistant Professor position is a non-tenure track, nine-month appointment renewable annually based on performance and need. Faculty rank will be assigned based on incumbent qualifications: Clinical Instructors meet minimum qualifications; Assistant Professors hold a doctorate.

The faculty member will:

• Prepare and conduct courses in conformity with outcomes of the university, Kramer School of Nursing, and approving accrediting agencies
• Evaluate student learning, skills, and abilities; and maintain records of such evaluations
• Engagement in scholarship that supports Kramer School of Nursing’s mission
• Serve the University and the Kramer School of Nursing, including committee work as appropriate
• Participate in professional organizations as a member
• Adhere to all policies within the Oklahoma City University Faculty Handbook, KSN Employee Handbook, the OCU Student Handbook, and the KSN Student Handbook
• Participation in the OCU assessment program, and in student recruiting and retention efforts for KSN and the university
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Education

• Terminal degree preferred
• Oklahoma RN with APRN recognition required
• MSN or DNP degree, Adult Gero Acute Care NP certification required
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold dual national certification as a nurse practitioner, including AGACNP certification

Experience

• Evidence of current practice with a minimum of two years full-time equivalent practice as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting preceding the first date of first employment as a teacher.*
• Two (2) years of advanced practice nursing experience required.
• Both clinical and teaching experience are preferred, but related professional credentials will be considered.

*per requirements of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act and Rules and Regulations of said Act. (1994)

Additional Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner in Oklahoma
• National certification as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner

Kramer School of Nursing

Established in 1981, Kramer School of Nursing is now the premier private nursing school in the seven-state region in all quality measures. The School is committed to providing educational and service opportunities that prepare professional nurses who practice with integrity, knowledge, and compassion. In addition to the pre-licensure baccalaureate program offered in part-time, full-time, and accelerated options to first and second bachelor’s degree students, Kramer also offers the RN-to-BSN (both on campus and in rural areas), the Master of Science in Nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (including the Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner).

The University

Oklahoma City University was founded in 1904 and is a coeducational, urban, private university located in the Uptown district of Oklahoma City. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Oklahoma City University is the only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the regional, master's-level university category by U.S. News and World Report magazine.