C1 Registered Nurse II

About the role

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) seeks to hire a Registered Nurse II to provide direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. This position involves conducting home visits to first-time parents using the Nurse-Family Partnership Model, focusing on topics like healthy living during pregnancy, fetal development, child growth and development, and more.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status of individuals, families, and communities
• Develop and implement appropriate nursing interventions
• Monitor and assess the health status of first-time mothers and infants to age two
• Design and provide a plan of care and health education in the areas of Children First Program
• Deliver professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting
• Assure quality health care through various measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment of individual, family, and community needs
• Perform specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared
• Be present at the office is an essential function of the job
• Other duties as assigned

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)
• 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)
• Willingness and ability to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• 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
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement an effective nursing care program and to provide education and training

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
• Retail 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 vendors
• Longevity Bonus for years of service