Licensed Practical Nurse III, II, I

pLicensed Practical Nurse III, II, I#160;/ppJoin a team that CARES!#160;/ppHere at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. #8211; Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.#8239; Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.#8239; We take that very seriously #8211; because we care!#160;/ppAbout us: #8239;#160;/ppCome grow with us!#8239; 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.#8239; Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found Incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.#8239; OFC is expanding with new construction scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2025 adding an additional 84 beds.#8239; When completed, OFC will have a total of 352 beds to house consumers.#160;#160;#160;#160;/ppAbout the Position:#160;/ppHere at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Nursing department is hiring for Licensed Practical Nurses that would provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician. This may include participating in the evaluation of responses to interventions, taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, assessing, reporting and recording health status of consumers, developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care, administer medications as ordered, report appropriate consumer information to supervisor or appropriate health team member and serves as a charge nurse on the unit.#160;/ppJob Type/Salary:#160;#160;/pullipOpen/Close dates: 8/6/2025-until filled#160;/p/li/ulullipFull-time#160;/p/li/ulullip#160;Hourly payrate: LPN III $28.84/hr; LPN II $26.44/hr; LPN I $24.27/hr#160;/p/li/ulullip lang="en-us"Shift differential when applicable #160;/p/li/ulullipPrimary Working Hours are: 6:30am-7:00pm and 7:00pm-6:30am#160;/p/li/ulullipFLSA Status: #8239;Non-Exempt#160;/p/li/ulullipPrimary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center/Nursing Department#160;/p/li/ulullipVacancies: #8239;Multiple#160;/p/li/ulpMinimum Qualifications and Experience:#160;/pullipLevel III:#160;#160;/p/li/ulp#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid #160;/pp lang="en-us"#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the #160;/pp lang="en-us"#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;Oklahoma Board of Nursing plus two years of practical nursing experience; or #160;/pp lang="en-us"#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure #160;/pp lang="en-us"#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;Compact (eNLC) plus two years of practical nursing experience.#160;/pulliLevel II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing plus one year of practical nursing experience; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus one year of practical nursing experience.#160;/lilipLevel I: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).#160;/p/li/ulpSpecial Requirements:#160;/pullipApplicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.#160;/p/li/ulullipApplicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver#8217;s license.#160;/p/li/ulullipUpon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.#160;/p/li/ulpGreat Reasons to Work with Us:#160;/ppODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.#8239;#8239; Our benefits include:#160;/pullipGenerous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums#160;/p/li/ulullipA wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations#160;/p/li/ulullipFlexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care#160;/p/li/ulullipEmployee assistance programs and health and fitness programs#160;/p/li/ulullip11 paid holidays#160;/p/li/ulullip15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year#160;/p/li/ulullipRetirement Savings Plan with a generous match#160;/p/li/ulullipLongevity Bonus for years of service#160;/p/li/ulullipStudent Loan repayment options#160;/p/li/ulullipTraining opportunities for CEU requirements#160;/p/li/ulpDrug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing:#8239;Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs.#8239;Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.#160;/ppTHIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.#160;/ppReasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.#160;/ppThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer#160;#160;/p