Nurse Manager II

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

The Oklahoma Forensic Center, part of the State of Oklahoma, is seeking a Nurse Manager II for an inpatient behavioral health unit in Vinita. This full-time position supervises nursing staff and programs, ensuring quality care and compliance with policies.

The role offers a 2:30pm–11:00pm schedule, an hourly pay rate of $38.46, and the chance to lead a dedicated team in a 24/7 facility with opportunities for shift differential and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and four years of professional nursing experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and three years of professional nursing experience, two year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or a master’s degree and two years of professional nursing experience in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff, program and units in an inpatient behavioral health facility.
• Direct staff in meeting the goals and objectives of the nursing program.
• Perform open/close, scheduling and shift coverage as part of the unit management.

Job description

Agency452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Job Posting TitleNurse Manager II

Agency452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory OrganizationOklahoma Forensic Center

Job Posting End DateRefer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. 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/Part-TimeFull time

Job TypeRegular

Compensation$38.46/hr

Job DescriptionNurse Manager II

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 a Nurse Manager who would be assigned responsibilities involving the supervision and management of staff, program and units in an inpatient behavioral health facility. This includes responsibility for broad management issues in planning, organizing and integrating various functions for which responsibility is assigned and directing assigned staff in meeting the goals and objectives of the program.

• Open/Close dates: 8/7/2026-until filled
• Full-time
• Hourly payrate: $38.46
• Primary Working Hours are: 2:30pm-11:00pm
• Shift differential when applicable
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Primary Work Location: Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita, Ok/Nursing
• Vacancies: 1

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and four years of professional nursing experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and three years of professional nursing experience, two year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or a master’s degree and two years of professional nursing experience in a supervisory capacity.

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

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.

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