Registered Nurse (RN)

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Shift differential

Health insurance

Vacation days

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services seeks RNs to join OCCIC teams delivering care to high‑risk individuals in a trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented setting. You will perform nursing assessments, planning and interventions, and administer medications per compliant protocols.

Positions include four 10‑hour shifts with varied days; a competitive salary around $70,000–$76,500 plus holidays, shift differential, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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 Associate in Nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; OR Associate in Nursing and three years of LPN experience in psychiatric nursing.
• 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 RN License recognized by the 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.
• 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 eNLC

Responsibilities

• Provide direct or indirect professional nursing services for crisis services.
• Perform nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluations, and education.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by authorized personnel.
• Engage in case management and execution of medical regimes as required.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Psychiatric nursing

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Associate in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse

The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is looking for highly skilled nurses to join their multi‑discipline teams of professionals providing care to high‑risk individuals located in the heart of the metro area. The treatment philosophy is trauma sensitive, co‑occurring, person‑centered and recovery‑oriented in nature. Position is assigned responsibilities for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services for crisis services. 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.

Job Type/Salary

• Full‑time position
• Four 10‑hour shifts, days will vary
• Annual Salary is $70,000.00 - $76,500.00 plus holiday, shift differential and benefits!
• State employees receive a generous benefits allowance that may cover health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family at no additional cost
• FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
• Currently recruiting for evening and night shift! (Evenings: 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Nights: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Open until filled

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• RN III: Bachelor’s 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 Associate in Nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; OR Associate in Nursing and three years of LPN experience in psychiatric nursing.
• RN 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.
• RN 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).

Special requirements

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.

Benefit Highlights

• 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
• 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.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.