Advanced Practice Nurse

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Holidays and vacation time

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

OSBI background check provided

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health, seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide advanced psychiatric and medical care. You will work with physicians and the treatment team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, implementing treatment plans, coordinating discharge planning, maintaining precise documentation, and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Oklahoma RN license valid and recognition as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Three years of RN experience; prescriptive authority required within 30 days of start.
• Graduate degree at an advanced practice level or post-master’s APN certificate.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental health and co-occurring medical conditions.
• Implement, monitor, and adjust treatment plans based on progress.
• Supervise discharge planning to support continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and serve as their representative in treatment.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Review clinical documentation to determine appropriate level of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in advanced practice nursing

Post-master’s APN certificate (if MSN is not APN)

Oklahoma RN license

APN certification (e.g., NP/CNM/CNS)

Job description

Join a team that CARES!Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!

About us:

The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. 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 forproviding 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.
• Maintainaccurate,timelyclinical documentation and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Reviewing clinical documentation and referral/intake information todeterminetheappropriate levelof care for a patient presenting to the hospital or referred for transfer by another facility.

Job Type/Payrate:

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

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 tobe eligible forinitialapplication for prescriptive authority.

Special Requirements:

• Applicantmust 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.

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
• Employeeassistanceprograms 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

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing:

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

THIS AGENCY REQUIRESCOVERAGE24 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 accommodationtoindividuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.