Licensed Practical Nurse

Oklahoma AG; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,500 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Holiday pay

Shift differential

Health insurance options

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our multi-discipline team serving high-risk individuals in the metro area. You will provide nursing assessments, plan and implement care, and administer medications per physician orders.

A trauma-informed, patient-centered approach guides our practice. We offer a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts; evenings and nights may be required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Two years of practical nursing experience for LPN III; one year for LPN II; or licensure via eNLC.
• Must meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct or indirect professional nursing services for crisis services.
• Conduct nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluations, and health education.
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by authorized personnel.
• Perform case management as part of crisis intervention care.

Job description

## Licensed Practical NurseApplylocations: Oklahoma Countytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR62588**Job Posting Title**Licensed Practical Nurse**Agency**452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.**Supervisory Organization****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.**Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)****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.**