By closing time/date of the job posting, all applicants must ensure delivery of the required documentation (as specified below) to demonstrate they meet the minimum qualifications.
Proof of education, certification, or licensure: Provide copies of an official diploma or transcript in order to demonstrate possession of the expressed education from applicant’s resume or the required education for the position; provide a copy of required certification and/or licensure.
Applicants with current or previous state service submit the following:
• a letter of interest that must include the title and PIN of the position;
• a resume;
• a copy of the last two completed performance evaluations (If you cannot meet this requirement, then please provide an explanation with your application.); and
• proof of education, certification, or licensure required for the position before the closing time/date.
E-Mail: PersonnelServices92A@health.ok.gov
Fax: “Attn: Applications” at (405) 271-4994
Mail: Office of Human Resources
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 NE 10th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Applicants with no prior state service submit the following:
• a letter of interest that must include the title and PIN of the position;
• a resume; and
• proof of education, certification, or licensure required for the position.
E-Mail: PersonnelServices92A@health.ok.gov
Fax: “Attn: Applications” at (405) 271-4994
Mail: Office of Human Resources
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 NE 10th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Effective January 1, 2011 new employees to the Oklahoma State Department of Health will be placed on a bi-weekly payroll system.
Reference PIN 34001311
Salary:
$2423.24 Bi-weekly (based on education and experience)
Description:
Position provides advanced health care to individuals for the Carter, Love, Jefferson and Johnston County Health Departments. This includes the assessment of individual health, analyzing data to determine medical and nursing needs, planning a treatment strategy to meet identified needs, and evaluating responses to nursing and medical interventions.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Performing comprehensive physical examinations.
• Securing health histories.
• Performing and/or ordering laboratory tests.
• Conducting other appropriate procedures in order to assess the health status of patients or clients.
• Planning a strategy to meet identified health care needs.
• Reviewing and analyzing laboratory tests and other diagnostic data.
• Prescribing types of birth control and medications for treatment.
• Counseling patients on health problems, prescribing treatments and the use of drugs.
• Providing continuity of an individualized health care program for clients.
• Referring or collaborating with physicians and other members of the health care team when needed.
Education and Work Experience:
Requirements consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, and three years experience as a Registered Nurse.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the human anatomy, physiology, and chemistry; of medical diagnosis techniques, methods, and procedures; of the theory, principles, and practices of nursing, of health care delivery systems; of methods and procedures of laboratory diagnosis techniques; of pharmaceutical agents, their usage, and contraindications; of minor surgical procedures and techniques; of safety and safety practices; and of medical management techniques. Ability is required to conduct physical examinations and health assessments; provide advanced specialized nursing care; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; instruct and counsel clients; interview and obtain medical information; exercise sound, independent judgment; analyze complex situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
Other:
Position requires possible response to public health emergencies including, but not limited to, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, or catastrophic events. The Oklahoma State Department of Health is tobacco free. Employees are prohibited from using tobacco products throughout all indoor and outdoor areas of premises under the control of the Oklahoma State Department of Health, in all vehicles on those premises, and in state vehicles in use for OSDH business anywhere. Applicants may be subject to a background check.
