Registered Nurse (RN)
About the role
The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) seeks experienced nurses to join their team of professionals providing care to high-risk individuals. The center employs a trauma-sensitive, co-occurring, person-centered, and recovery-oriented approach.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct or indirect professional nursing services for crisis services
- Conduct nursing assessments, plan interventions, evaluate patients, educate on health topics, manage cases, and execute medical regimens including administering medications and treatments as prescribed
Requirements
- Minimum qualifications: RN III requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; RN II requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing or an associate degree in nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; RN I requires an associate degree in nursing or an associate degree in nursing and two years of LPN experience in psychiatric nursing
- Special requirements: Applicants must pass a physical examination and meet physical examination requirements including occasional lifting/carrying 50 pounds and pushing/pulling a maximum force of 25 pounds
Qualifications
- Current Oklahoma license as a registered nurse from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
- Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred
Skills
- Strong clinical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
ODMHSAS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums
- A wide range 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 and 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
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
Pay and Schedule
Full-time position with four 10-hour shifts, days will vary. Annual salary is $70,000.00 - $76,500.00 plus holiday, shift differential, and benefits. FLSA status: Non-Exempt. Currently recruiting for evening and night shift. (Evenings: 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Nights: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Benefits Highlights
Includes a comprehensive benefits package designed to support state employees and their dependents, including:
- 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 and 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
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing
Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety-sensitive position is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
Work Hours and Location
Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This agency is an equal opportunity employer.