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  • Registered Nurse II - Temporary

    Cherokee County, Oklahoma United States Oklahoma State Department of Health Full Time Nov 21, 2024
    Oklahoma State Department of Health Employer:

    Oklahoma State Department of Health

    Choosing a career in public health will put you on the pathway to making things better for your community, your neighbor, your family, and yourself...and receive competitive pay and great benefits!   The Oklahoma State Department of Health protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. Five major service branches - Community Health, Family Health Services, Prevention and Preparedness, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Protective Health Services - provide technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.   Our Vision: Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our Mission: To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Our Values: Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability

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    Job Description

    Job Posting Title
    Registered Nurse II - Temporary

    Agency
    340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Supervisory Organization
    340 District 7

    Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
    December 04, 2024
    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 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: Cherokee County Health Department; 1298 W 4th Street Tahlequah, OK

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

    Full Time /Part Time: Part time

    Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

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

    Position Description:

    Provide 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.

    Duties:

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


    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).

    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 direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care. In addition, this job requires, knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state rules and regulations concerning health services; of accreditation, certification and licensure standards; of preventive health practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of nursing standards; and of nursing policies and procedures. Ability is required to develop, plan, and implement an effective nursing care program and to provide education and training.

    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.


    Physical Demands and Work Environment:

    Must be able to move to provide examinations 80% of the time. Combination of office and exam offices. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching.

    Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

    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 .
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