Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (NCBH) is recruiting for compassionate, dedicated behavioral health professionals! Help us make a difference in the lives of all Oklahomans. NCBH is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work as part of a highly skilled multi-discipline team of professionals to provide short-term crisis response, stabilization and intervention for individuals experiencing a mental health or chemical dependency crisis as part of the Urgent Recovery Center located in Enid, Oklahoma. The program is designed as an alternative treatment setting for those who need urgent (same day) intervention, but do not necessarily require the services of the Emergency Room. The LPN is assigned responsibilities for performing technical direct and indirect nursing care for individuals under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician. This includes taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and various other technical nursing tasks in providing health care to patients and others. The URC provides up to 24 hours of crisis intervention and related services for individuals needing behavioral health services. The goal is to reduce recidivism and bridge the gap between the crisis center and our community partners. May work as part of the Comprehensive Crisis Response System on the Mobile Crisis Team and respond, as part of a team, when deployed by the new 988 call center and facility.
Requirements
- (Level III) Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and three (3) years of practical nursing experience.
- (Level II) Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and one(1) years of practical nursing experience.
- (Level I) Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
- Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background.
- Must possess a US driver’s license to perform job related travel if necessary.
- 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. (if Required)
- Applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and be able to pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
Benefits
- Generous state paid benefit allowance – Employees are given a specific amount each paycheck to help pay for 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
- Student loan repayment options
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
