Licensed Practical Nurse III

Job Posting Title

Licensed Practical Nurse III

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

GMH - Nursing Services

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Level III: $60,000 / $28.846154 hourly
Level II: $55,000 / $26.442308 hourly
Level I: $50,500 / $24.278846 hourly

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Join a team that CARES!

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.

Griffin Memorial Hospital is recruiting for compassionate, dedicated nursing professionals - help us make a difference in the lives of all Oklahomans.  Responsibilities include:

• Providing technical direct and indirect nursing care in a hospital under the supervision or direction of a registered nurses or licensed physician.
• Offering health care to patients, experiencing severe emotional disorder(s)/psychiatric illness or substance abuse.
• Performing crisis intervention and works collaboratively with Psychiatrists, Therapists, and other Nurses.
• Preparing medication and distributing on the unit.

Job Type/Salary:

• 8-hour shifts
• Annual Salaries:
  • Level III: $60,000 / $28.846154 hourly
  • Level II: $55,000 / $26.442308 hourly
  • Level I: $50,500 / $24.278846 hourly
• Stacking Shift Differentials: $3.00 for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Primary Working Hours are:
  • 6:30a – 3p (Day Shift)
  • 2:30p -11p (Evening Shift)
• The FLSA Status is Non-Exempt for this Position.
• Posted until filled.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Level III: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and three years of practical nursing experience. 
• Level II: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and one year of practical nursing experience. 
• Level I: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

*Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.

*Must believe that recovery is possible!

Special Requirements:

• Upon 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.
• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

Great Reasons to Work for Us:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums