Registered Nurse

State of Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 41,801 - 59,535; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state paid benefit allowance

Wide choice of health insurance plans

Employee assistance programs

Training opportunities for CEU requirements

Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match

15 days vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A state healthcare agency in Tulsa is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing services, including assessments and medication administration. Qualified candidates must possess a valid Oklahoma RN license and have at least two years of nursing experience. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $36.78 per hour, a range of benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and opportunities for professional development. This is a full-time position with a commitment to creating a therapeutic environment for patients.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse.
• Two years of professional nursing experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing services, including assessments and evaluations.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Support a safe therapeutic environment.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Agency: 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank):
Full/Part-Time: Full time
Job Type: Regular
Compensation: (Level III) $36.78

About the Position

The TCBH Nursing Department is hiring for a Registered Nurse that would provide direct professional nursing services to include nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluation, health related education, case management, and execution of the medical regime including administering medications and treatments prescribed by a medical provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing services including assessments, planning, interventions, evaluation, education, and case management.
• Execute the medical regime including administering medications and treatments prescribed by a medical provider.
• Support a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment in alignment with organizational mission.

Job Type/Salary Details

• Open/Close dates: 1/6/2026 - until filled
• Full-time
• Hourly payrate: (Level III) - $36.78
• Differentials include: $3.00/hr 2nd shift, weekends and holidays; $5.00/hr 3rd shift
• Primary hours: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM OR 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Primary Work Location/Department: TCBH – Nursing Department
• Vacancies: Multiple

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• RN III – Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and two years of professional nursing experience in a field of nursing appropriate to the health care setting; or Registered Nurse license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and two years of professional nursing experience in a field of nursing appropriate to the health care setting.

Special Requirements

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

About Us

The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co-occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable. In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.

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.

Additional Information

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 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 need extra assistance or have questions related to a job you have applied for, please contact the appropriate agency.