Oklahoma Indigent Defense System
Registered Nurse II
Agency:
340 Oklahoma State Department of Health
Supervisory Organization:
340 District 3
Location:
Lincoln County Health Department – 101 Meadow Lane; Chandler, OK 74837
Compensation:
Up to $60,531.46, based on education and experience
Employment Type:
Full‑time, Regular
Benefits
Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full‑time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
Longevity Bonus for years of service.
Job Description Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday Primary Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Position Description:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing services to clients in a variety of county health department settings, including child health, family planning, WIC, and general communicable disease and sexually transmitted disease clinics. The position also fulfills expanded needs related to disease outbreaks, public health emergencies, or natural or manmade disasters.
Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Assess health status of individuals, families, and communities; develop plans and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
Evaluate and determine health resources necessary to meet individual, family, and community health needs.
Deliver professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.
Educate individuals, families, communities, and health care team members about disease prevention and health promotion.
Supervise other professional or paraprofessional personnel; collaborate with other professionals in health care management.
Delegate tasks as may be safely performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
Assure quality health care through record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment for desired outcomes.
Perform specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared.
Maintain presence at the office as an essential function.
Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties
Demonstrate knowledge of mission, vision, values, standards, policies, and procedures; ensure confidentiality and ethical behavior.
Work effectively in a team environment, participate, and assist peers.
Minimum Qualifications Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse, either approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, and one year of professional nursing experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a valid permanent Oklahoma license.
Application Requirements
Provide documentation for education, certification, or licensure at the time of application.
All applicants must be subject to a background check and be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; health promotion, disease prevention, nursing management, nutrition therapy, and clinical department functions. Ability to develop, organize, and implement effective nursing care plans; provide education and training; assess patients, families, and communities; counsel and teach; and give direction to non‑licensed personnel to ensure quality care. Familiarity with available health programs, federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, preventive health practices, teaching methods, nursing standards, and policies.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is performed in an office setting with climate control and moderate noise. Duties require speaking, standing, walking, reaching, sitting for long periods, daily use of computers and phones, and ability to move for examinations 80% of the time. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Willingness to complete all job‑related travel is required.
Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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340 Oklahoma State Department of Health
Supervisory Organization:
340 District 3
Location:
Lincoln County Health Department – 101 Meadow Lane; Chandler, OK 74837
Compensation:
Up to $60,531.46, based on education and experience
Employment Type:
Full‑time, Regular
Benefits
Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full‑time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
Longevity Bonus for years of service.
Job Description Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday Primary Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Position Description:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing services to clients in a variety of county health department settings, including child health, family planning, WIC, and general communicable disease and sexually transmitted disease clinics. The position also fulfills expanded needs related to disease outbreaks, public health emergencies, or natural or manmade disasters.
Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Assess health status of individuals, families, and communities; develop plans and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
Evaluate and determine health resources necessary to meet individual, family, and community health needs.
Deliver professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.
Educate individuals, families, communities, and health care team members about disease prevention and health promotion.
Supervise other professional or paraprofessional personnel; collaborate with other professionals in health care management.
Delegate tasks as may be safely performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
Assure quality health care through record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment for desired outcomes.
Perform specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared.
Maintain presence at the office as an essential function.
Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties
Demonstrate knowledge of mission, vision, values, standards, policies, and procedures; ensure confidentiality and ethical behavior.
Work effectively in a team environment, participate, and assist peers.
Minimum Qualifications Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse, either approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, and one year of professional nursing experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a valid permanent Oklahoma license.
Application Requirements
Provide documentation for education, certification, or licensure at the time of application.
All applicants must be subject to a background check and be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; health promotion, disease prevention, nursing management, nutrition therapy, and clinical department functions. Ability to develop, organize, and implement effective nursing care plans; provide education and training; assess patients, families, and communities; counsel and teach; and give direction to non‑licensed personnel to ensure quality care. Familiarity with available health programs, federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, preventive health practices, teaching methods, nursing standards, and policies.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is performed in an office setting with climate control and moderate noise. Duties require speaking, standing, walking, reaching, sitting for long periods, daily use of computers and phones, and ability to move for examinations 80% of the time. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Willingness to complete all job‑related travel is required.
Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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