Registered Nurse (RN)

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible spending accounts

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings match

Student loan repayment

CEU opportunities

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses for the Children’s Recovery Center in Norman, OK. RN I–III positions involve conducting physical assessments, implementing treatment plans, and supervising nursing staff to ensure resident safety and quality care.

Units operate 12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00 or 19:00–07:00). State benefits, career growth, and mission-driven work to help teens with mental health and substance use

Qualifications

• RN I requires an Associate in Nursing and a valid Oklahoma RN license or eNLC recognition.
• RN II requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing and an Oklahoma RN license or eNLC, or an Associate degree with 1–2 years of nursing/psychiatric experience.
• RN III requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing or an Associate degree with 2–3 years of psychiatric nursing experience and a valid Oklahoma RN license.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessments and implement treatment plans for residents.
• Evaluate residents’ response to treatment and document care.
• Provide health care education to residents and families.
• Supervise daily duties of Mental Health Techs and LPNs to ensure safety.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Team supervision

Mental health nursing

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

About the Position:

Children's Recovery Center is looking for compassionate nurses to help teenagers recover from mental health and substance addiction difficulties. Our registered nurses, under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, conduct physical assessments, implement residents' treatment plans, evaluate response to treatment, provide complete documentation, perform physical restraint assessments, administer medications as prescribed, and provide health care education to residents and families. The registered nurse supervises the daily duties of the Mental Health Techs and LPNs, ensuring that all residents are kept safe. Duties are performed in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, as well as the facility's and ODMHSAS's mission, values, policies, and professional standards.

Job Type/Salary:

• Full-time (12 - hour shifts)

• Day Shift (7:00 am - 7:00 pm) or Night Shift (7:00 pm - 7:00 am) based on facility's current needs.

• Registered Nurse I Salary:$70,000 ($33.65/hr)

• Registered Nurse II Salary:$72,500 ($34.86/hr)

• Registered Nurse III Salary:$76,500 ($36.78/hr)

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered Nurse I:Associate 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).

• Registered Nurse II: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)OR Associate in Nursing and one year of professional nursing experience OR Associate in Nursing and two years of LPN experience in psychiatric nursing.

• Registered Nurse III:Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and possession of a valid, permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an Associate Degree in Nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or an Associate Degree in Nursing and three years of LPN experience in psychiatric nursing.

• Unrestricted Oklahoma RN licensure.

• Must be 21 years of age or older, due to DHS requirements.

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:

The Children’s Recovery Center of Oklahoma (CRC) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for young people ages 12 through 17. CRC provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma related conditions.

Great Reasons to Work for Us:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Generous state paidbenefitallowancetoh help cover insurance premiums

• A wide choice of healthinsurance planswith 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 agenerous company 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.