Registered Nurse II - Temporary

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse II - Temporary in Enid (2501 S Mercer) to provide immunization services, WIC, STD, family planning, and disease investigation. The role involves nursing assessments, planning, interventions, education, case management, and administering prescribed treatments in various settings.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring quality care, and collaborating with the health team.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Oklahoma RN license or eNLC.
• One year of professional nursing experience or a Bachelor's in Nursing with a permanent OK RN license.

Responsibilities

• Assesses health status of individuals, families, and communities; develops plans and implements nursing interventions.
• Delivers professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.
• Educates individuals and communities about disease prevention and health promotion.
• Provides supervision to other personnel and collaborates with health care professionals.
• Delegates tasks safely and in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures quality care through chart reviews, peer review, and outcome assessment.
• Performs specialized nursing functions as trained.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Registered Nurse License (OK) or eNLC

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Job Posting Title

Registered Nurse II - Temporary

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 2

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is up to $32.69 per hour, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Location

Enid – 2501 S Mercer

Salary

The hourly rate for this position is up to $32.69 per hour, based on education and experience.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

Primary Hours

up to 19 hours per week

Position Summary

Public Health Nurse provides immunization services, WIC, STD, Family Planning, Communicable Disease Investigation, Cervical Cancer and Breast Screenings. Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. This includes providing nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluations, health related education, case management, and execution of the medical regime including administering medications and treatments prescribed by any person authorized to prescribe by state law.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Assesses health status of individuals, families, and communities; develops plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
• Evaluates and determines health resources necessary to meet individual, family and community health needs.
• Delivers professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.
• Educates individuals, families, communities, and members of the health care team about the principles of disease prevention and health promotion.
• Provides supervision to other professional or paraprofessional personnel; collaborates with other professionals in the management of health care.
• Delegates tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
• Assures quality health care through use of various measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment of individual, family, and community for the desired outcome.
• Performs specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education And Experience

Requirements consist of possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and one year of professional nursing experience, OR, a Bachelor's in Nursing and possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Valued Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Required at this level include knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; of health promotion and disease prevention; of nursing management of available health care resources; of nutrition and diet therapy; and of the functions of various clinical departments. Ability is required to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan; to provide education and training; to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting; to take appropriate intervention; to counsel and teach patients and families; and to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care. In addition, this job requires knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state rules and regulations concerning health services; of accreditation, certification and licensure standards; of preventive health practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of nursing standards; and of nursing policies and procedures. Ability is required to develop, plan, and implement an effective nursing care program and to provide education and training.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Must be able to provide examinations 80% of the time. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Use of N-95 respirator is required.

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.

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