Registered Nurse II or III

State of Oklahoma•Purcell, OK

5d•$33 - $35

About The Position

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is hiring a Registered Nurse II or III for its SoonerStart early intervention program in Purcell, Oklahoma. SoonerStart serves families with infants and toddlers from birth to age three who have developmental delays and/or disabilities, providing support through everyday learning opportunities and services in children’s natural environments, such as their homes or childcare settings. The nurse provides individual and family services to strengthen parenting skills and enhance young children’s health and developmental potential. Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education. The position may also require telework and remote service delivery. The role is part-time and temporary, with a Monday–Friday work schedule and hours that may vary. The hourly rate is up to $32.69 for Level II and up to $35.09 for Level III, based on education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Knowledge of typical and atypical child health and development from birth to age three.
Knowledge of community health and welfare resources for children and their parents.
Experience and ability to assess children’s health development and provide educational programs to parents.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with professional and non-professional groups and encourage participation in child health, development, and early intervention programs.
Ability to teach child health development and parenting skills.
Applicants must provide documentation of required education, certification, or licensure when applying.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship and subject to a background check.
Must be willing to perform job-related travel; occasional in-state overnight and weekend travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Education or experience in typical and atypical infant and toddler development, parent-child relations, positive guidance and discipline strategies with young children, family systems, family relationships, assessment and evaluation, or working with parents of exceptional infants and toddlers.

Responsibilities

Provide early intervention services in children’s and families’ natural environments, such as homes, childcare settings, or parks.
Participate in family interviews and conduct intakes, client interviews, and assessments to recommend appropriate services.
Educate parents and professionals about child health and development using program materials and curricula.
Work with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies, and create effective family intervention service plans.
Participate in developing and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Serve on an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.
Teach parents ways to enhance their children’s health and developmental potential.
Maintain confidential service records, including progress notes and evaluation reports, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Assist with selecting, preparing, and distributing materials on child health and development.
Provide prevention information on parenting, child health, and child development.
Refer individuals and families to relevant services to help achieve goals and improve well-being.
Collaborate with community agencies and plan and conduct community-wide efforts to promote the health, development, and behavioral well-being of young children and families.
Initiate and implement steps for smooth transitions from the early intervention program.
Be present at the office as an essential function of the job.
Perform other duties as assigned and support the agency’s mission, policies, confidentiality standards, and ethical conduct.