Contract Registered Nurse - Griffin Memorial Hospital
About The Position
Join Our Multi-Disciplinary Team to Make a Difference! We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide high-quality, trauma-sensitive, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care to those in crisis. As part of our team, you will be responsible for offering direct or indirect nursing services, including: Conducting nursing assessments and evaluations Creating and executing individualized care plans Providing health education and case management Administering prescribed medications and treatments Ensuring the effective delivery of crisis services in alignment with state laws If you are passionate about making a positive impact and have the skills to support individuals in their recovery journey, we would love to have you on our team! About us: Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as a Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. Griffin Memorial Hospital is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving persons aged 18 and over with severe mental illness and provides in-patient hospital care for those in need of mental health & substance abuse services. 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.
Requirements
- 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 eNLC and one year of professional nursing experience OR Associate in Nursing and two years of professional nursing experience
- 1 year of on-hands Psych Experience required
- Must possess a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety
- Must believe that recovery is possible!
- 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.
- Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Conducting nursing assessments and evaluations
- Creating and executing individualized care plans
- Providing health education and case management
- Administering prescribed medications and treatments
- Ensuring the effective delivery of crisis services in alignment with state laws
