LPN III, II, I

Oklahoma Ag; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid holidays (11)

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK seeks Licensed Practical Nurses at levels I–III to provide direct inpatient care in a secure behavioral health setting. Nurses work under supervision and may serve as charge nurse on the unit.

Open full-time positions offer hourly pay between $26.44 and $30.52, with shift differentials as applicable. OSBI background check and travel requirements apply. Work hours include rotating days and nights.

Qualifications

• Valid permanent Oklahoma LPN license as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Two years of practical nursing experience for Level III.
• One year of practical nursing experience for Level II.
• As applicable, LPN license recognized by eNLC with required experience.
• For Level I, valid Oklahoma LPN license or eNLC license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting under supervision.
• Administer medications as ordered and monitor patient health status.
• Record health information and report to supervisors or health team members.
• Serve as charge nurse on the unit when assigned.
• Assist in evaluation of responses to interventions and participate in care planning.

Education

Oklahoma LPN license

Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) license

Job description

LPN III, II, I# State of Oklahoma Careers## LPN III, II, IApply: Craig County: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR67329**Job Posting Title**LPN III, II, I**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**Level I-$26.44, Level II-$28.84, Level III-$30.52**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 filledFull-time Hourly payrate: LPN III $30.52/hr; LPN II $28.84/hr; LPN I $26.44/hrShift differential when applicable Primary Working Hours are: 6:30am-7:00pm and 6:30pm-7:00amFLSA Status: Non-ExemptPrimary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center/Nursing DepartmentVacancies: 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 premiumsA wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitationsFlexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent careEmployee assistance programs and health and fitness programs11 paid holidays15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first yearRetirement Savings Plan with a generous matchLongevity Bonus for years of serviceStudent Loan repayment optionsTraining 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 **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.If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact