Registered Nurse (RN)

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-paid benefits

Health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

11 paid holidays

15 days of vacation

15 days of sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Longevity bonus

Student loan repayment options

CEU training opportunities

Job summary

State of Oklahoma’s Children’s Recovery Center is seeking a dedicated RN to support teens with mental health and substance use disorders. RNs perform comprehensive assessments, implement care plans, document outcomes, and educate patients and families under nurse leadership. Night shifts are available.

Qualified applicants must have Oklahoma RN licensure and meet level-specific education criteria; the role requires commitment to safety and evidence-based psychiatric nursing.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Oklahoma (or eNLC equivalent) and current permanent RN status.
• Nursing education requirements progress from RN I to RN III as described.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessments and implement treatment plans for residents.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document care accurately.
• Supervise Mental Health Techs and LPNs to ensure safety and quality care.

Education

Associate in Nursing

Bachelor’s in Nursing

RN licensure (Oklahoma)

Job description

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Job Posting Title

Registered Nurse (RN)

Supervisory Organization

CRC - Nursing Services

Job Posting End Date

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

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

• Full-time (12 - hour shifts)
• Night Shift (7:00 pm - 7:00 am)
• 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

Job Description

About the Position: Children’s Recovery Center is looking for compassionate nurse 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.

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 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 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.

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.