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Registered Nurse II Temporary

Job Posting Title

Registered Nurse II Temporary

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 3

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

July 15, 2025

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

Up to $29.10 per hour, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Location: Chandler – 101 Meadow Lane

Salary: up to $29.10, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time:  Part time

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8am-5pm

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse II- Temporary provides professional nursing services to clients in a variety of settings for the Lincoln County Health Department.  These services provided include child health, family planning, WIC, general communicable disease and sexually transmitted disease clinics. In addition, this position will serve to meet possible expanded needs related to disease outbreaks, public health emergencies, or natural or manmade disasters.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

  • The services provided include child health, family planning, WIC, general communicable disease and sexually transmitted disease clinics.

  • Participate in community health education programs and provide direction to community health workers and clinical support staff. 

  • Position promotes tobacco cessation, prevention of communicable diseases through immunization, sexually transmitted disease education, obesity awareness and prevention and pregnancy prevention.

  • This position will respond to public health emergencies including, but not limited to, natural disasters, disease outbreaks or catastrophic events.

  • Being present at the office is a requirement of this position.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

  • Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

  • Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

Requirements 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) and one year of professional nursing experience, OR, a 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).

Valued Knowledge, skills and abilities

Required at this level include knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; of health promotion and disease prevention; of nursing management of available health care resources; of nutrition and diet therapy; and of the functions of various clinical departments.  Ability is required to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan; to provide education and training; to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting; to take appropriate intervention; to counsel and teach patients and families; and to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care. In addition, this job requires, knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state rules and regulations concerning health services; of accreditation, certification and licensure standards; of preventive health practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of nursing standards; and of nursing policies and procedures.  Ability is required to develop, plan, and implement an effective nursing care program and to provide education and training.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to move to provide examinations 80% of the time. Combination of office and exam offices. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Varied activities include sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Date Posted
07/09/2025
Job Reference
JR46524
Organization
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Location
Chandler, OK 74834
Category
Nursing
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