Nurse Coordinator

Overview

Nurse Coordinator for the Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) within the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). The OFC is a 24/7 secure inpatient facility providing jail competency services in Vinita, OK. The Nursing department seeks a Nurse Coordinator to assist in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychiatric nursing programs, with twenty-four hour responsibility for the nursing component of the facility.

• Assist in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychiatric nursing programs.
• Provide twenty-four hour responsibility for the nursing component of the facility.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations.
• Support nursing staff through supervision and consultation in specialized fields or programs.

• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma registered nurse license as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or a Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Four years of professional nursing experience, with two years in a supervisory capacity and one additional year in a managerial/consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program; or two additional years of professional nursing experience in an administrative capacity.
• Or a bachelor’s degree in nursing with three years of professional nursing experience, two years of supervisory experience, and one additional year in a managerial/consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program plus two additional years in an administrative capacity.
• Or a master’s degree with two years of professional nursing experience in a supervisory capacity and one additional year in a managerial/consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program plus two additional years in an administrative capacity.

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
• Willingness and ability to fulfill job-related travel and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Upon conditional offer, must undergo physical examination with lifting/carrying requirements (occasionally 50 pounds) and ability to push/pull up to 25 pounds.

• Location:
  
  Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita, OK – Nursing Department
• Job Type/
  
  Hours:
  
  Full-time; 6:30 am – 3:00 pm;
  Exempt (FLSA)
• Hourly pay-rate: $40.86
• Shift differentials when applicable
• Vacancies: 1

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance options, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, and paid holidays and leave.
• 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Employer-assisted programs (employee assistance, wellness programs) and CEU training opportunities.

• Drug and Alcohol pre-employment and pre-placement testing; drug screen results must be negative for safety-sensitive positions.

• Agency requires coverage 24/7; work hours and location may vary by business necessity; overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
• The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate based on genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

• Current State employees should apply through the Workday Jobs Hub for open positions.
• For more information about agencies and application details, contact the appropriate agency or visit the State of Oklahoma careers site.