Licensed Practical Nurse

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Shift differential

State employee benefits

Healthcare options

Job summary

State of Oklahoma invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse at the OCCIC. The role involves trauma‑informed, person‑centered care within a multi‑discipline team serving high‑risk individuals in the metro area. Four 10‑hour shifts, days vary, with evening or night options.

The position offers an annual salary of $50,500–$60,000 plus holiday pay, shift differential, and comprehensive benefits for state employees.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse with two years of practical nursing experience (LPN III).
• An LPN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) with two years of practical nursing experience (LPN III).
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma LPN license and/or eNLC license with one year (LPN II) or no experience specified (LPN I).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct or indirect professional nursing services for crisis services.
• Perform nursing assessments, planning, and interventions for patients.
• Conduct evaluations and health-related education for individuals in care.
• Manage cases and execute the medical regime including administering prescribed medications and treatments.

Education

LPN License (OK)

LPN with eNLC endorsement

LPN experience (2 years)

Job description

Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Job Posting Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$50,500.00 - $60,000.00

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description:

The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is looking for highly skilled nurses to join their multi-discipline teams of professionals providing care to high‑risk individuals located in the heart of the metro area. The treatment philosophy is trauma sensitive, co‑occurring, person‑centered and recovery‑oriented in nature. Position is assigned responsibilities for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services for crisis services. This includes providing nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluations, health related education, case management, and execution of the medical regime including administering medications and treatments prescribed by any person authorized to prescribe by state law.

Job Type/Salary

• Full‑time position
• Four 10‑hour shifts, days will vary
• Annual Salary is $50,500.00 - $60,000.00 plus holiday, shift differential and benefits!
• State employees receive a generous benefits allowance that may cover health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family at no additional cost
• FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
• Currently recruiting for evening and night shift! (Evenings: 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Nights: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Open until filled

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• LPN III: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing plus two years of practical nursing experience; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus two years of practical nursing experience.
• LPN II: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and one year of practical nursing experience; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus one year of practical nursing experience.
• LPN I: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Special requirements:

Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Benefit Highlights:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our state employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• 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
• 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 to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.