Registered Nurse III, II, I
About The Position
Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care! Come grow with us! The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Nursing department is hiring for Registered Nurses that would provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Duties would include providing professional nursing services to include but not limited to: nursing assessments, planning, interventions, health related education, case management and administering medications and treatments prescribed by a person authorized to prescribe by state law.
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).
- Two years of professional nursing experience in a field of nursing appropriate to the health care setting (for Level III).
- One year of professional nursing experience (for Level II).
- Pass an OSBI background check.
- Willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds.
- Able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting.
- Perform nursing assessments.
- Plan nursing interventions.
- Implement nursing interventions.
- Provide health-related education.
- Provide case management.
- Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a person authorized to prescribe by state law.
Benefits
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
- A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
- Employee assistance programs
- Health and fitness programs
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
- Student Loan repayment options
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
