Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicesLawton, OK

$50,500 - $60,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Alternate-schedule

Full-time

Education

Nursing (RN, LPN)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$50,500-$60,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job Description

Change lives and come join a highly skilled multi-discipline team of professionals providing care to the people who need it most! The treatment philosophy is trauma sensitive, co-occurring, person-centered and recovery-oriented in nature.

We are currently looking for talented Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Adult Inpatient departments. Position is assigned responsibilities for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. This includes providing nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluations, health related education, case management, and execution of the medical regime including administering medications and treatments prescribed by any person authorized to prescribe by state law.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing technical direct and indirect nursing such as taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and medication administration.
Perform other technical nursing tasks in providing health care to patients and others.
Directs the activities of the direct care staff on the unit.

Job Type/Salary:

Full Time (12 hour shift)
Location: Lawton, OK
Licensed Practical Nurse I is $50,500.00 (24.28/ hr)
Level II is $55,000.00 (26.44/ hr)
Level III is $60,000.00 (28.85/ hr)
Shift differentials when working evening, nights, weekends or holidays
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Additional Compensation: Along with our great benefits we also offer addition compensation for working outside of normal business hours! Below is the list of shift differential pay that you can use to boost your hourly pay rate. You can also stack your shift differential pay. For example, working nights on the weekends earns you an extra $6.00 an hour.

Evening/Nights – extra $3.00 hr.
Weekends – extra $3.00 hr.
Holidays – extra $3.00 hr.

On Call: Receive $1.00 per hour when on call.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Licensed Practical Nurse III: Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse and three years of practical nursing experience.
Licensed Practical Nurse II: Oklahoma license as a licensed practical and one year of practical nursing experience.
Licensed Practical Nurse I: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license

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

Why Join Us?

Generous Benefits: Annual base salary range of $50,500 - $60,000, plus a generous benefits allowance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Ample Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

About us: Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center in Lawton, OK is a community-based center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The inpatient and outpatient services they provide include special groups and programs for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, seniors and older adults, women, men, and criminal justice groups.

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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FAQs About Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Jobs at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

What is the work location for this position at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services?

This job at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is located in Lawton, OK, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $50,500 and $60,000 per year.

What employment applies to this position at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services?

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services lists this position under the following employment categories:

Alternate-schedule
Full-time

What experience level is required for this role at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services?

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What education level is required for this job?

The education requirement for this position is Nursing (RN, LPN). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

What benefits are offered by Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for this role?

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Career Development, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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