LPN III, II, I

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state benefits

Health insurance plans

Paid time off and holidays

Shift differential

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services seeks Licensed Practical Nurses for the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK. The nursing team provides direct inpatient care for consumers under supervision, including evaluating responses to interventions, taking vital signs, and administering medications.

Positions available across LPN III, II, I levels with rotating shifts (6:30am–7:00pm and 6:30pm–7:00am).

Qualifications

• In possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma LPN license as approved by the OK Board of Nursing.
• Or LPN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Willingness to work in an inpatient behavioral health setting and meet OSBI background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to behavioral health inpatients.
• Take vitals and assess health status; document findings.
• Administer medications as ordered and monitor responses.
• Contribute to the care plan and care coordination under supervision.
• May serve as charge nurse on the unit.

Education

Oklahoma LPN license (OK)

eNLC license recognition

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse III, II, I

Join a team that CARES!

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well‑being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!

About us:

Come grow with us! The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found Incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.

About the Position:

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Nursing department is hiring for Licensed Practical Nurses that would provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician. This may include participating in the evaluation of responses to interventions, taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, assessing, reporting and recording health status of consumers, developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care, administer medications as ordered, report appropriate consumer information to supervisor or appropriate health team member and serves as a charge nurse on the unit.

Job Type/Salary:

• Open/Close dates: 11/2/2026-until filled
• Full-time
• Hourly payrate: LPN III $30.52/hr; LPN II $28.84/hr; LPN I $26.44/hr
• Shift differential when applicable
• Primary Working Hours are: 6:30am-7:00pm and 6:30pm-7:00am
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center/Nursing Department
• Vacancies: Multiple

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Level III:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of 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.

Level II:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing plus 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.

Level I:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of 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:

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
• 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.
• 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.

Great Reasons to Work with Us:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our 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
• Student Loan repayment options
• 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.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer