Registered Nurse II

State of Oklahoma • Enid, OK

1d • $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Health Nurse provides direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. Responsibilities include immunization services, WIC, STD services, family planning, communicable disease investigation, and cervical cancer and breast screenings. The role includes nursing assessments, care planning, interventions, evaluations, health-related education, case management, and carrying out medical regimens, including administering medications and treatments prescribed by an authorized provider.

The position is based at the Enid office at 2501 S Mercer Dr. Being present in the office is an essential function. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with primary hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role is typically performed in a climate-controlled office with moderate noise. It requires daily computer and phone use and long periods of sitting; employees must also talk, stand, walk, and reach. Examinations may occupy 80% of the work. The position may involve exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Job-related travel is required, and use of an N-95 respirator is required.

The position requires a valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or an RN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Applicants must provide documentation of required education, certification, or licensure when applying. Applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. The annual salary is up to $68,000, based on education and experience.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or an RN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Either have one year of professional nursing experience, or hold a Bachelor's in Nursing.
• 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; applicants are subject to a background check.
• Have 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.
• Be able to assist in developing, organizing, and implementing nursing care plans; educate and train; assess patient, family, and community conditions and needs; intervene appropriately; counsel and teach patients and families; and guide non-licensed personnel to ensure quality care.
• Have knowledge of available health programs and resources; federal and state health-service rules and regulations; accreditation, certification, and licensure standards; preventive health practices; teaching principles and methods; nursing standards; and nursing policies and procedures.
• Be able to develop, plan, and implement an effective nursing care program and provide education and training.
• Be willing to complete job-related travel.
• Use an N-95 respirator as required.
• Meet the physical demands of talking, standing, walking, reaching, extended sitting, and providing examinations for up to 80% of the work.

Responsibilities

• Assess the health status of individuals, families, and communities; develop plans and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Evaluate and determine the health resources needed to meet individual, family, and community health needs.
• Deliver professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.
• Educate individuals, families, communities, and health care team members about disease prevention and health promotion.
• Provide supervision to professional or paraprofessional personnel and collaborate with other professionals in managing health care.
• Delegate tasks that others can safely perform, consistent with their education and the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
• Assure quality health care through measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment of individuals, families, and communities for desired outcomes.
• Perform specialized nursing functions for which the nurse is educationally prepared.
• Provide immunization services, WIC, STD services, family planning, communicable disease investigation, and cervical cancer and breast screenings.
• Perform nursing assessments, care planning, interventions, evaluations, health-related education, case management, and execution of prescribed medical regimens, including administering medications and treatments.
• Support the agency mission, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
• Work effectively in a team environment and assist peers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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