RN III, II

RN III, II, I

Agency: 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Full time, Regular. Compensation:
Level III $36.77/hr, Level II $34.85/hr, Level I $33.65/hr.

Registered 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.

Direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Duties include nursing assessments, planning, interventions, health‑related education, case management, and administering medications and treatments prescribed by a person authorized to prescribe by state law.

• Open/Close dates: 7/2/2026 – until filled
• Full‑time
• Hourly pay rate:
  Level III $36.77/hr, Level II $34.85/hr, Level I $33.65/hr
• Pay differentials when applicable
• Primary working hours: 6:30 am–7:00 pm and 6:30 pm–7:00 am
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Primary work location:
  Oklahoma Forensic Center / Nursing
• Vacancies:
  Multiple

• Level III:
  Valid Oklahoma RN license and two years of professional nursing experience in an appropriate setting; or RN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and two years of professional nursing experience.
• Level II:
  Valid Oklahoma RN license and one year of professional nursing experience.
• Level I:
  Valid Oklahoma RN license; or RN license recognized by eNLC.

• Must pass an OSBI background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel for job‑related duties.
• Upon conditional offer, must submit to a physical examination that includes occasionally lifting or carrying 50 lb and pushing or pulling a maximum force of 25 lb.

• Generous state‑paid benefit allowance for 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

Applicants for safety‑sensitive positions must submit to a urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

Agency requires 24‑hour, 7‐day coverage. 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.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.