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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services logoOklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services~$35–$50/hrtypicalOklahoma City, OKFull timePosted 1d ago
  • LPN / LVN license
  • Compact (multistate) license
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How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Oklahoma post a median of $29 an hour, the middle half $26.05–$30, across 31 jobs that state their pay. Licensed practical nurses employed in Oklahoma earn a median of $28.04 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description: The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is looking for highly skilled nurses to join their multi-discipline teams of professionals providing care to high-risk individuals located in the heart of the metro area. The treatment philosophy is trauma sensitive, co-occurring, person-centered and recovery-oriented in nature. Position is assigned responsibilities for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services for crisis services. 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.

Job Type/Salary

  • Full-time position
  • Four 10-hour shifts, days will vary
  • Annual Salary is $50,500.00 - $60,000.00 plus holiday, shift differential and benefits!
  • State employees receive a generous benefits allowance that may cover health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family at no additional cost
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
  • Currently recruiting for day, evening and night shift! (Days: 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Evenings: 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Nights: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
  • Open until filled

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • LPN III: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing plus two years of practical nursing experience; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus two years of practical nursing experience.
  • LPN II: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and one year of practical nursing experience; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus one year of practical nursing experience.
  • LPN I: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Special requirements: 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.

Benefit Highlights: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our state 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
  • 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.

From Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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