Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Lighthouse - Woodward

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays & leave

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Longevity bonus

Training & CEU

Job summary

Northwest Center for Behavioral Health in Woodward, OK is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Mental Health Residential facility. You will provide direct and indirect nursing care, administer medications, and support care plans.

Open full-time positions with evening shifts (8- or 10-hour), $50,500-$60,000 salary plus benefits. Eligible for health coverage, holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid permanent Oklahoma LPN license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Level I–III require increasing nursing experience as described.
• Reasonable accommodation and EOE statements are included.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing services on the unit.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders and policies.
• Monitor patients and report changes to healthcare staff.
• Coordinate activities of direct-care staff on the unit.
• Document nursing assessments and care activities accurately.

Skills

LPN License

Nursing Experience

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Vital Signs

Documentation

Infection Control

Education Counseling

Education

LPN License (OK)

Job description

We are currently looking for talented Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Mental Health Residential facility located in Woodward Oklahoma.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing direct and indirect professional nursing services in a variety of healthcare settings. Duties include conducting nursing assessments; developing and implementing care plans; providing nursing interventions and evaluations; delivering health-related education; coordinating case management; and carrying out medical regimens, including administering medications and treatments prescribed by individuals authorized to prescribe under state law.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect nursing services, including obtaining and documenting patients’ temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician or authorized healthcare provider orders and applicable policies and regulations.
• Perform a variety of technical nursing tasks to support the health and well-being of patients.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and communicate significant changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of direct-care staff on the assigned unit.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute medications on the unit in accordance with established medication administration procedures.
• Provide patient education and support regarding health, medications, treatments, and care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation and records.
• Follow established infection-control, safety, and patient-care standards.

Job Type/Salary:

• Open/Close dates: 10/8/2026 -10/22/2026
• Full-time
• Salary Range $50,500 - $60,000
• Stacking Shift Differentials: $3.00 for nights, weekends and holiday
• DIFFERENTIALS THAT STACK!
• 8 or 10 hour EVENING shifts
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• 1 Vacancy

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

(Level III) Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and three (3) years of practical nursing experience. (Level II) Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and one (1) years of practical nursing experience. (Level I) Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.EOE

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.
• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Generous Benefits:Annual base salary range of $50,500 - $60,00 plus a generous benefits allowance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Ample Time Off:11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retirement Savings Plan:With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• Employee Assistance Program:Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses:For years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities:Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

About us:

Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (NCBH) is located in Northwest Oklahoma! NCBH provides excellent treatment to all of Northwestern Oklahoma. We are licensed and Joint Commission accredited since 1974. We provide complete mental health and substance abuse services fortheindividualsof Northwest Oklahomain our outpatient offices, transitional residential program and our inpatient psychiatric unit.

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement 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. Drug, alcohol and tobacco free workplace.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.