Advanced Practice Nurse

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Tulsa, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides advanced psychiatric and medical care to individuals experiencing mental illness and related health conditions. The role works collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The position is based in Clinical Services at the Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health, a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric hospital serving medically stable adults aged 18 and older experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co-occurring substance use disorders. The facility provides a safe, structured, therapeutic environment focused on recovery and quality of life. The listed schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and work hours and location may vary based on business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. The position requires job-related travel and a valid driver’s license. Applicants must pass an OSBI background check. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must complete drug testing after a conditional offer, and appointment is contingent on a negative result. The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health is being replaced by the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC), a new facility under construction in downtown Tulsa. The planned facility will have 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services.

Requirements

Hold a valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse license issued by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Be recognized as a certified Advanced Practice Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Have three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel and hold a valid driver’s license.
Pass an OSBI background check.
For prescriptive authority approval, hold current Oklahoma RN licensure and licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) within 30 calendar days of the entry-on-duty date.
To be eligible for initial application for prescriptive authority, hold a graduate degree at an advanced practice level or a post-master’s certificate at an advanced practice level if the master’s degree is in nursing.
For a safety-sensitive position, submit to drug testing after a conditional offer; appointment is contingent on a negative result.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the psychiatric field.
Prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

Participate in diagnosing and treating mental health and co-occurring medical conditions.
Implement, monitor, and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical assessment.
Supervise and coordinate discharge planning to support continuity of care.
Collaborate with physicians and serve as their representative in joint treatment efforts.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and comply with organizational and regulatory standards.
Review clinical documentation and referral or intake information to determine the appropriate level of care for patients presenting to the hospital or referred for transfer by another facility.

Benefits

State-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing-condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in 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.