Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state benefits

Health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Longevity Bonus

CEU opportunities

Job summary

The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a multi-disciplinary team providing care to high-risk individuals in a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented setting. You will perform nursing assessments, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and educate patients within state regulations.

The role requires a valid Oklahoma LPN license with related experience. Shifts are four 10-hour days with varying times; open until filled.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license in Oklahoma and two years of practical nursing experience for LPN III, or one year for LPN II, or licensure under eNLC.
• Duties include nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluations, patient education and case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct or indirect professional nursing services for crisis care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by authorized personnel.
• Plan and evaluate nursing care and document findings.
• Educate patients and families on health-related topics.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Care planning

Health education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

LPN License (Oklahoma)

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 you family at no additional cost
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Currently recruiting for day, evening and night shift! (Days: 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 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.

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.