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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -Inpatient
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
McAlester, Oklahoma
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LPN
Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- Annual Salary: Up to $60,000.00 annual
About this role
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About the Position:
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing technical direct and indirect nursing care in a clinic, hospital, institution, or home setting for individuals under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. This includes taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and various other technical nursing tasks in providing health care to patients and others.
Job Type/Salary:
One (1) Vacancy
Open/Close dates: August 10, 2026 until filled
Full-time
Annual Salary: Up to $60,000.00 annual or $28.85 (Salary range is based on experience, tenure and location)
Primary Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Minimum Qualifications and
Experience:
Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Special
Requirements:
This position requires the possession of a valid U. S. driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position.
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.
Great Reasons to Work for Us:
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Student Loan repayment options
Training opportunities for CEU requirements
About us:
Operated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center (CACMHC) is a fully accredited 15-bed psychiatric hospital and outpatient clinic. Other CACMHC offices located in Southeastern Oklahoma are—Holdenville Satellite, Heavener Satellite, Hugo Satellite, Idabel Satellite, Stigler Satellite, Atoka Satellite and Ada PACT.
Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Benefits
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement plan
About the employer
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Hiring organization
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is a state agency that provides behavioral health services through a statewide network of programs. Its services address mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and domestic and sexual violence, with…
What reviewers appreciate
- Clear sense of purpose and mission-driven work in behavioral health
- Opportunities to learn new things and develop clinical skills
- Multi-disciplinary team environment with trauma-sensitive, person-centered care model
What reviewers flag
- Pay fairness is a commonly cited area for improvement among nursing staff
- Management rated relatively low at 3.1 out of 5 by nursing reviewers
- Job security and advancement opportunities rated at 3.1 out of 5, indicating limited career progression concerns
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