Advanced Nurse Practitioner

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

13 paid holidays

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

Retirement Savings Plan with match

Student loan repayment options

CEU training opportunities

Job summary

452 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services seeks an Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Agency to provide advanced psychiatric and medical care. You will work with physicians and the treatment team to ensure high‑quality patient‑centered care in Tulsa, OK.

The role requires Oklahoma RN licensure, APRN certification with prescriptive authority, and at least three years of RN experience. OSBI background check and travel may be required; full‑time hours are 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Oklahoma RN license in good standing.
• Certified APRN with prescriptive authority within 30 days of duty onset.
• Graduate degree at advanced practice level or post‑master’s cert.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental health and co‑occurring conditions.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust treatment plans based on progress.
• Coordinate discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and serve as their representative in treatment efforts.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assess level of care for patients referred or transferred.

Skills

Nursing

APRN

Prescriptive authority

Clinical documentation

Physician collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in nursing or post-master's certificate

Oklahoma RN license

Job description

Job Title

Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Agency

Job Details

• Contract type: Full‑time
• Full‑time: 8:00am‑5:00pm Monday‑Friday
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Vacancies: 1
• Hourly payrate: $69.71/hr
• Open/Close dates: 8/12/2026‑until filled
• Primary Work Location/Department: Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health/Clinical Services

Location

Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH), Tulsa, Oklahoma. TCBH is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co‑occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable.

In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is responsible for providing advanced psychiatric and medical care to individuals experiencing mental illness and related health conditions. This position works collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health and co‑occurring medical conditions.
• Implement, monitor, and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical assessment.
• Supervise and coordinate discharge planning to support continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and serve as their representative in joint treatment efforts.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Review clinical documentation and referral/intake information to determine the appropriate level of care for a patient presenting to the hospital or referred for transfer by another facility.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of 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 three years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Note: 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 30 calendar 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.

Special Requirements

Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check. Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

Drug and Alcohol Pre‑employment and Pre‑placement Testing

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

Coverage, Work Hours, and Accommodation

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Great Reasons to Work with Us

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

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.

The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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