Registered Nurse II – Temporary

State of Oklahoma • Lawton, OK

10d • $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II – Temporary provides professional nursing services to clients in a variety of settings for the Comanche County Health Department. Services include child health, family planning, WIC, general communicable disease, and sexually transmitted disease clinics. The position may also help meet expanded needs related to disease outbreaks, public health emergencies, and natural or manmade disasters.

The role participates in community health education, supports tobacco cessation and prevention efforts, and provides direction to community health workers and clinical support staff. Office presence is an essential function. The position is part time, with a Monday–Friday schedule, primary hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and up to 19 hours. The work location is 1010 S Sheridan Rd, Lawton, Oklahoma. Compensation is up to $32.69 per hour, based on education and experience.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Oklahoma registered nurse license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or a registered nurse license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), and have one year of professional nursing experience; OR possess a Bachelor’s in Nursing and a valid permanent Oklahoma registered nurse license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or a registered nurse license recognized by the eNLC.
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; health promotion and disease prevention; nursing management of health care resources; nutrition and diet therapy; and clinical department functions.
• Have the ability to help develop, organize, and implement nursing care plans; provide education and training; assess patient, family, and community conditions and needs; intervene appropriately; counsel and teach patients and families; and guide non-licensed personnel.
• Have knowledge of health programs and resources; federal and state rules concerning health services; accreditation, certification, and licensure standards; preventive health practices; teaching methods; nursing standards; and nursing policies and procedures.
• Provide documentation of required education, certification, or licensure at the time of application.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship and undergo a background check.
• Be able to move to provide examinations 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services in child health, family planning, WIC, general communicable disease, and sexually transmitted disease clinics.
• Participate in community health education programs.
• Provide direction to community health workers and clinical support staff.
• Promote tobacco cessation, immunization to prevent communicable diseases, sexually transmitted disease education, obesity awareness and prevention, and pregnancy prevention.
• Respond to public health emergencies, including natural disasters, disease outbreaks, or catastrophic events.
• Be present in the office as an essential function of the job.
• Support the agency’s mission, values, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and ethical code.
• Work effectively in a team environment and assist peers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level