LPN III, II Vinita Move Collective

lpn iii, ii, i

agency: 452 mental health and substance abuse serv.

full time

regular

job type/salary:

• open/close dates: 3/12/2026-until filled
• full-time
• hourly payrate: lpn iii $28.84/hr; lpn ii $26.44/hr; lpn i $24.27/hr
• shift differential when applicable
• primary working hours are: 6:30am-7:00pm and 6:30pm-7:00am
• flsa status: non-exempt
• primary work location/department: oklahoma forensic center/nursing department
• vacancies: multiple

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!

here at the oklahoma forensic center, the nursing department is hiring licensed practical nurses that 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, and serving as a charge nurse on the unit.

• level iii: possession of a valid permanent oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the oklahoma board of nursing plus two years of practical nursing experience; or licensed practical nurse license recognized by the enhanced nurse licensure compact (enlc) plus two 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 plus one year of practical nursing experience; or licensed practical nurse license recognized by the enhanced nurse licensure compact (enlc) plus 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 or licensed practical nurse license recognized by the enhanced nurse licensure compact (enlc).

• applicant must be able to pass an osbi background check.
• applicants 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 of employment, applicants must submit to a physical examination and meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

• generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• a 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 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.

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.

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.