Registered Nurse II – Children First

Job Title

Registered Nurse II – Children First

340 Oklahoma State Department of Health

340 District 5

Lawton – 1010 S Sheridan Rd

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

Full time

Monday to Friday

8am to 5pm

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full‑time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service.

The Registered Nurse II – Children First is responsible for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. This position conducts home visits in varied counties to provide parent education and support to first‑time parents utilizing the Nurse‑Family Partnership Model. Children First Program education includes healthy living during pregnancy, fetal development, child growth and development, strong parent‑child relationships, goal setting, problem solving, and community resource identification.

• Assess health status of individuals, families, and communities; develop plans and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Monitor and assess the health status of first‑time mothers and infants to age two.
• Design and provide plan of care and provide nurse care management and health education in the areas of Children First Program.
• Deliver professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.
• Assure quality health care through use of various measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment of individual, family, and community for the desired outcome.
• Perform specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

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

• If education, certification, or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requires knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; health promotion and disease prevention; nursing management of available health care resources; nutrition and diet therapy; and functions of various clinical departments. Ability to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan; provide education and training; assess conditions and needs of patients, families, and communities appropriate to the care setting;

take appropriate interventions; counsel and teach patients and families; and provide guidance to non‑licensed personnel to ensure quality care. Additional knowledge of health programs, federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, preventive health practices, teaching methods, nursing standards, and policies is required.

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate control and moderate noise levels. Duties include standing, walking, reaching, and operating computers and phones. Must be able to provide examinations 80% of the time. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Requires willingness to perform necessary travel, including occasional overnight and weekend travel. Use of N‑95 respirator is required.

Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

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.