Nurse Manager II

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Vinita (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Manager to oversee staff and operations at a secure inpatient forensic facility. This role involves managing a team, ensuring high-quality care, and meeting program objectives in a dynamic environment. The facility is expanding, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of services for individuals requiring mental health support. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary nursing and supervisory experience, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance

Wide choice of health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

11 paid holidays

15 days of vacation

15 days of sick leave

Retirement Savings Plan with match

Longevity Bonus

Training opportunities for CEU

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with supervisory experience required.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma RN license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff in an inpatient behavioral health facility.
• Plan, organize, and integrate various nursing functions.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Nursing Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Valid Oklahoma RN License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Nurse 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. OFC is expanding with construction scheduled to be completed in June 2025 adding an additional 84 beds. When completed, OFC will have a total of 352 beds to house consumers.

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 unit 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: 3/25/2025 - until filled

• Full-time

• Hourly payrate: $38.46

• $3.00/hr shift differentials when working evening, weekends or holidays

• $5.00/hr shift differential when working nights

• Primary Working Hours are: 2:30pm-11:00pm

• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Primary Work Location: Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita, OK

• 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 years 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.

Work Requirements:

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.