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The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at various levels (I, II, III) for the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK. This role involves providing direct care to patients in a secure inpatient facility, with a focus on behavioral health treatment.
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Job Summary
The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) is a 24 hour/ 365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma.
Licensed Practical Nurses will 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.
ODMHSAS provides a comprehensive benefits package including a generous state paid benefit allowance, health insurance plans, retirement savings plan with a generous match, and longevity bonus.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at various levels (I, II, III) for the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK. This role involves providing direct care to patients in a secure inpatient facility, with a focus on behavioral health treatment.
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Salary
Base: $28.84-III, $26.44-II, $24.27-I; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous state paid benefit allowance, health insurance, retirement savings plan, longevity bonus
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Behavioral health treatment
Inpatient setting
Administer medications
Assess and report health status
Nice-to-have
Team that CARES
Promote healthy communities
Enhance well-being of Oklahomans
Key Requirements
Valid Oklahoma LPN license or eNLC recognized license
Two years of practical nursing experience (LPN III)
One year of practical nursing experience (LPN II)
Pass OSBI background check
Valid driver's license
Occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds
Able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds