This position is located in Tecumseh, Oklahoma at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center

A Career with Purpose
The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is searching for a registered nurse to join our team of dedicated and passionate professionals. This is an opportunity to create systems that involve healthcare professionals in planning and delivering care to at-risk youth. If you enjoy working effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy.

Schedule & Compensation

• Work Schedule: Shift Work, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Annual Salary:

Level I: $72,000
Level II: $74,000
Level III: $80,000

Minimum Qualifications

• Level I: 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; or Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

• Level II: 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.
• Level III: 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 two years of professional nursing experience in a field of nursing appropriate to the health care setting; or Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and two years of professional nursing experience in a field of nursing appropriate to the health care setting.

Special Requirements

• Incumbent may be required to travel as part of their job responsibilities and must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.
• Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.

Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Why You’ll Love It Here!
HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. As a Hope-centered agency the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families with 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!

Extensive Benefits: 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.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions. 

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses. 
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future. 

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.

• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it. 

• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service. 

• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements. 

About Us: Our vision is that all Oklahoma youth and families have the resources and supports they need to reach their full potential. We collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma youth.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change the lives of Oklahoma’s most at-risk youth!
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer