C1 Registered Nurse II

State of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is seeking a Registered Nurse II to conduct home visits in varied counties to provide parent education and support to first-time parents utilizing the Nurse-Family Partnership Model. This role involves educating on healthy living during pregnancy, fetal development, child growth and development, strong parent-child relationships, goal setting, problem-solving, and community resource identification. The position is full-time, working Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with an annual salary up to $60,531.46 based on education and experience. The OSDH offers a competitive benefits package including a generous state-paid benefit allowance, a wide choice of insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, a retirement savings plan with a match, 15 days of vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, student loan repayment options, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and a longevity bonus.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and one year of professional nursing experience, OR, a 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 Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.
• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; of health promotion and disease prevention; of nursing management of available health care resources; of nutrition and diet therapy; and of the functions of various clinical departments.
• Ability to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan; to provide education and training; to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting; to take appropriate intervention; to counsel and teach patients and families; and to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care.
• Knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state rules and regulations concerning health services; of accreditation, certification and licensure standards; of preventive health practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of nursing standards; and of nursing policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement an effective nursing care program and to provide education and training.
• Use of N-95 respirator is required.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Longer periods of sitting.
• Daily use of computers and phones.
• Must be able to provide examinations 80% of the time.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations.
• Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status of individuals, families, and communities; develop plans and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Monitor and assess the health status of first-time mothers and infants to age two.
• Design and provide plan of care and provide nurse care management and health education in the areas of Children First Program.
• Deliver professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.
• Assure quality health care through the use of various measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment of individual, family, and community for the desired outcome.
• Perform specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

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