Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical NurseNorthwest Center for Behavioral Health is currently looking for a talented Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Mental Health Residential facility located in Woodward Oklahoma.This nursing position involves providing patient care, monitoring health conditions, giving medications, and helping patients manage their healthcare needs.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform direct and indirect nursing services, including obtaining and documenting patients' temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician or authorized healthcare provider orders and applicable policies and regulations.Perform a variety of technical nursing tasks to support the health and well-being of patients.Monitor patients' conditions and communicate significant changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.Direct and coordinate the activities of direct-care staff on the assigned unit.Prepare, organize, and distribute medications on the unit in accordance with established medication administration procedures.Provide patient education and support regarding health, medications, treatments, and care plans.Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation and records.Follow established infection-control, safety, and patient-care standards.Minimum Qualifications and Experience : (Level III) Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and three (3) 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 and one (1) years 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.Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. EOESpecial Requirements:Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver's license.Why Join Us?Generous Benefits: Annual base salary range of $50,500 - $60,000 plus a generous benefits allowance.Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.Ample Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.About us: Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (NCBH) is located in Northwest Oklahoma! NCBH provides excellent treatment to all of Northwestern Oklahoma. We are licensed and Joint Commission accredited since 1974. We provide mental health and substance abuse services for the individuals of Northwest Oklahoma in our transitional residential program and our inpatient psychiatric unit.Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement Testing: 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. Drug, alcohol and tobacco free workplace.An Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe 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.