Registered Nurse II

State of Oklahoma • Frederick, CO

5d • $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. This position involves providing direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings, including nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluations, health-related education, case management, and execution of the medical regime. The role requires administering medications and treatments as prescribed by authorized prescribers.

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).
• 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.

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 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