LPN III, II, I

About the role

The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) in Vinita, OK is a 24-hour/365-day secure inpatient forensic facility providing jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. It houses 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participate in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
• Take temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, assess, report, and record health status of consumers.
• Develop and implement appropriate aspects of a plan of care.
• Administer medications as ordered.
• Report appropriate consumer information to supervisor or appropriate health team member.
• Serve as a charge nurse on the unit.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing plus two years of practical nursing experience; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus two years of practical nursing experience for Level III.
• One year of practical nursing experience for Level II.
• 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) for Level I.

Qualifications

• Pass an OSBI background check.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles.

Benefits

Includes a comprehensive benefits package such as a state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, health and fitness programs, 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave, retirement savings plan with a generous match, longevity bonus for years of service, student loan repayment options, training opportunities for CEU requirements, drug and alcohol pre-employment and pre-placement testing, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

• LPN III: $28.84/hr
• LPN II: $26.44/hr
• LPN I: $24.27/hr

Schedule

Primary working hours are 6:30am-7:00pm and 6:30pm-7:00am, with occasional weekends and overtime required.

Reasons to work with us

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, and retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Training opportunities and CEU requirements.
• Drug and alcohol pre-employment and pre-placement testing.
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.