Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
State of Oklahoma
Pottawatomie, OK

Registered Nurse II

Job Posting Title Registered Nurse II Agency 400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization 400 COJC Medical Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Justification The annual salary rate for this position is up to $64,762.55 based on education and experience Why you'll love it here! HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!!! Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees. * 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 * Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors. * Longevity Bonus for years of service Job Description Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. This includes providing nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluations, health related education, case management, and execution of the medical regime including administering medications and treatments prescribed by any person authorized to prescribe by state law. Typical Functions * Assesses health status of individuals, families, and communities; develops plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions. * Evaluates and determines health resources necessary to meet individual, family and community health needs. * Delivers professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting. * Educates individuals, families, communities, and members of the health care team about the principles of disease prevention and health promotion. * Provides supervision to other professional or paraprofessional personnel; collaborates with other professionals in the management of health care. * Delegates tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act. * Assures 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. * Performs specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared. Level Descriptor This is the career level of the Registered Nurse job family where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing professional nursing duties at the full performance level. This will involve performing a full range of duties in monitoring and assessing the health status of individuals, families, and population as well as defining a plan of care and providing nurse case management and health education when necessary. It may also include some limited responsibilities for providing direction, guidance, or training to other personnel, in providing care and treatment to patients or clients. Education and Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and one year of professional nursing experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; of health promotion and disease prevention; of nursing management of available health care resources; of nutrition and diet therapy; and of the functions of various clinical departments. Ability is required to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan; to provide education and training; to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting; to take appropriate intervention; to counsel and teach patients and families; and to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care. Special Requirements Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8. Additional Job Description Equal Opportunity Employment 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. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.