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ODMHSAS, Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK, is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN III/II/I) for inpatient behavioral health care. Positions include full-time shifts with a 6:30am-7:00pm and 6:30pm-7:00am rotation, 24/7 coverage, and non-exempt status.
Hourly rates are posted for LPN III ($28.84), LPN II ($26.44), and LPN I ($24.27) with shift differentials where applicable. Minimum qualifications vary by level (LPN license, possible eNLC, and experience).
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!
Come grow with us! The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC)locatedin Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 daysecure 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 oradjudicated asNot Guilty by Reason of Insanity.
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,reportingand 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.
Open/Close dates:7/2/2026-untilfilled
Full-time
Hourly payrate: LPN III $28.84/hr; LPN II $26.44/hr; LPN I $24.27/hr
Shift differential when applicable
Primary Working Hours are:6:30am-7:00pmand6:30pm-7:00am
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center/Nursing Department
Vacancies: Multiple
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).
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 mustsubmitto 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.
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:
Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing:Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required tosubmitto 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 ONBUSINESSNECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.
Reasonable accommodationtoindividuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer