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Registered Nurse (RN)

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Norman, Oklahoma

$33.65/hr

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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

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Day Shift (7:00 am - 7:00 pm) or Night Shift (7:00 pm - 7:00 am) based on facilities current needs

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About the Position: Children's Recovery Center is looking for compassionate nurses to help teenagers recover from mental health and substance addiction difficulties. Our registered nurses, under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, conduct physical assessments, implement residents' treatment plans, evaluate response to treatment, provide complete documentation, perform physical restraint assessments, administer medications as prescribed, and provide health care education to residents and families. The registered nurse supervises the daily duties of the Mental Health Techs and LPNs, ensuring that all residents are kept safe. Duties are performed in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, as well as the facility's and ODMHSAS's mission, values, policies, and professional standards. Job Type/Salary: Full-time (12 - hour shifts) Day Shift (7:00 am - 7:00 pm) or Night Shift (7:00 pm - 7:00 am) based on facilities current needs Registered Nurse I Salary: $70,000 ($33.65/hr) Registered Nurse II Salary: $72,500 ($34.86/hr) Registered Nurse III Salary: $76,500 ($36.78/hr) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Contracts are available $50 - $55/hr! Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Registered Nurse I: Associate 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) Registered Nurse II: 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) OR Associate in Nursing and one year of professional nursing experience OR Associate in Nursing and two years of LPN experience in psychiatric nursing Registered Nurse III: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and possession of a valid, permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an Associate Degree in Nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or an Associate Degree in Nursing and three years of LPN experience in psychiatric nursing Unrestricted Oklahoma RN licensure Must be 21 years of age or older, due to DHS requirements Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I. C. A. R. E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously- because we care! About Us: The Children’s Recovery Center of Oklahoma (CRC) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for young people ages 12 through 17. CRC provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma related conditions. 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 company match Longevity Bonus for years of service Student Loan repayment options Training opportunities for CEU requirements 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. Powered by JazzHR 7bXddUeBjK

Requirements

  • age or older, due to DHS requirements

Benefits

  • Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
  • 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
  • Health and fitness programs
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 15 days of vacation the first year
  • 15 days of sick leave the first year

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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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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