Licensed Practical Nurse

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefit allowance

Health insurance options

Flex spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

11 paid holidays

15 days vacation + 15 days sick leave

Retirement Savings Plan with match

Longevity Bonus

CEU training opportunities

Job summary

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join its crisis intervention team. The role includes direct nursing services, assessments, planning, and administering medications for high-risk individuals in a trauma-informed setting.

The position offers four 10-hour shifts with evenings and nights as options. Salary ranges from $50,500 to $60,000 annually, with benefits and holiday/shift differentials. Non-exempt; state benefits apply.

Qualifications

• LPN licenses must be valid in Oklahoma or recognized via the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Two years of practical nursing experience for LPN III/II roles; at least one year for LPN II; and LPN I requires only license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct or indirect professional nursing services for crisis care.
• Perform nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluations, and health education.
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by authorized personnel.
• Support case management and health-related education for patients and families.

Education

LPN license (Oklahoma Board of Nursing)

eNLC recognition

Job description

Job Title & Details

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

Regular Compensation: $50,500.00 - $60,000.00

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

• 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.

Scheduling and Location

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.

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.

Agency Contact

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