Registered Nurse II - Temporary

Location: Cherokee

Job Posting Title

Registered Nurse II - Temporary

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 7

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is 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

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is up to $29.10/hour based on education and experience.

Why you'll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Location:

Tahlequah - 912 S College Avenue

Salary: up to $29.10/hour based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time:
Part time

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Primary

Hours:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm, (up to 19 hours per week), some evenings and weekends as needed.

Position

Description:

Under general supervision, provide direct preventative clinical services, assessing the health status of individuals, families, and populations, and provide nursing case management and health education as necessary.

Position Responsibilities/

Essential Functions:

The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

* Monitor and assess the health status of individuals, families, and population as well as define a plan of care and provide nurse case management and health education in the areas of Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Tuberculosis, Women, Infants and Children, Immunizations, Adult Health and General Child Health.

* Collaborate with other professionals in the management of health care, such as offering in-services to community partners to provide health promotion and education.

* Provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned areas of responsibility to ensure quality care.

* 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.

* 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.

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

* Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

* Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

* Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements consist of possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, 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 as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Application Requirements :

* 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.

Valued 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…