Registered Nurse II

Registered Nurse II

Agency: 340 Oklahoma State Department of Health

Supervisory Organization: 340 District 3

Location: Chandler – 101 Meadow Lane

Salary: Up to $60,531.46, based on education and experience

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary

Hours:

8-5

Provide 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.

• 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 members of the health care team about the principles of disease prevention and health promotion.
• Provide supervision to other professional or paraprofessional personnel; collaborate with other professionals in the management of health care.
• Delegate tasks that may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
• Assure quality health care through use of measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment of outcomes.
• Perform specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared.
• Be present at the office (essential function of the job).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and support the mission, vision, values, standards, policies, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Work effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting peers.

• Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Wide choice of insurance plans without pre‑existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement savings plan with generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave first year for full‑time employees.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Student loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies.
• Longevity bonus for years of service.

Requirements: possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or an RN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and one year of professional nursing experience; OR a Bachelor’s in Nursing and a valid permanent Oklahoma RN license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or recognized by eNLC.

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, health promotion, disease prevention, nursing management of resources, nutrition and diet therapy, and functions of various clinical departments. Ability to assist in planning, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan; provide education and training; assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities; take appropriate intervention; counsel and teach; provide direction or guidance to non‑licensed personnel to ensure quality care.

Work performed in an office setting with climate‑controlled environment and moderate noise levels. Requires talking, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms. Long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Must provide examinations 80 % of the time. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxins, and medicinal preparations. Travel may be required. Office presence is essential.

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.