LPN III, II

agency

452 mental health and substance abuse serv.

lpn iii, ii, i

full time

regular

iii - $28.84/hr, ii - $26.44/hr, i - $24.27/hr

licensed practical nurse iii, ii, i

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. We take that very seriously – because we care!

the oklahoma forensic center (ofc) located in vinita, ok is a 24‑hour/365‑day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the state of oklahoma. Currently, ofc has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as not guilty by reason of insanity.

the nursing department is hiring licensed practical nurses who 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.

Responsibilities include:

• participating in the evaluation of responses to interventions
• taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
• assessing, reporting, and recording health status of consumers
• developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care
• administering medications as ordered
• reporting appropriate consumer information to supervisor or appropriate health team member
• serving as a charge nurse on the unit

shift differential when applicable. Primary working hours are 6:30am‑7:00pm and 6:30pm‑7:00am.

open/close dates: 7/2/2026 – until filled. Full‑time. Hourly pay rate: lpn iii $28.84/hr; lpn ii $26.44/hr; lpn i $24.27/hr flsa status: non‑exempt. Primary work location: oklahoma forensic center/nursing department. Vacancies: multiple.

level iii: valid permanent oklahoma license as licensed practical nurse plus two years of practical nursing experience; or licensed practical nurse license recognized by enhanced nurse licensure compact (enlc) plus two years of practical nursing experience.

level ii: valid permanent oklahoma license as licensed practical nurse plus one year of practical nursing experience; or licensed practical nurse license recognized by enlc plus one year of practical nursing experience.

level i: valid permanent oklahoma license as licensed practical nurse or licensed practical nurse license recognized by enlc.

• must be able to pass an osbi background check.
• must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and have a valid driver’s license.
• upon a conditional offer, must submit to a physical examination and meet physical requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and pushing/pulling a maximum force of 25 pounds.

• generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
• employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• retirement savings plan with a generous match.
• longevity bonus for years of service.
• student loan repayment options.
• training opportunities for ceu requirements.
• drug and alcohol pre‑employment and pre‑placement testing required for safety‑sensitive positions. Appointment to a safety‑sensitive position contingent upon a negative drug test.

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.

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.

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