Registered Nurse II

State of Oklahoma • El Reno, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is seeking a Registered Nurse II to provide direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. This role involves nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluations, health education, case management, and administering medications and treatments as prescribed. The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, located in El Reno.

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).
• Must provide documentation at the time of application if education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention.
• Knowledge of nursing management of available health care resources.
• Knowledge of nutrition and diet therapy.
• Knowledge of the functions of various clinical departments.
• Ability to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan.
• Ability to provide education and training.
• Ability to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting.
• Ability to take appropriate intervention.
• Ability to counsel and teach patients and families.
• Ability to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care.
• Must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position.

Nice To Haves

• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Responsibilities

• Assesses health status of individuals, families, and communities; develops plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
• Evaluates and determines health resources necessary to meet individual, family and community health needs.
• Delivers professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.
• Educates individuals, families, communities, and members of the health care team about the principles of disease prevention and health promotion.
• Provides supervision to other professional or paraprofessional personnel; collaborates with other professionals in the management of health care.
• Delegates tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
• Assures 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.
• Performs 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