PM Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse GMH Annex About the Position : Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) Annex is recruiting for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in our newly opened forensic unit. Responsibilities include: Providing technical direct and indirect nursing care in a hospital under the supervision or direction of a registered nurses or licensed physician. Offering health care to patients, experiencing severe emotional disorder(s)/psychiatric illness or substance abuse. Performing crisis intervention and works collaboratively with Psychiatrists, Therapists, and other Nurses. Preparing medication and distributing on the unit. Job Type/Salary: Announcement opens 02/11/2026 until filed This is a full-time shift position. Shifts are 12 hours in duration. Annual Salary is $50,500.00 - $60,000.00 plus holiday, shift differential and benefits! Night shifts The FLSA Status is Non-Exempt for this Position. 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). Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety and believes that recovery is possible! 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. Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license. Why Join Us? Generous Benefits: Annual base salary range of $50,500.00 - $60,000.00 plus a generous benefits allowance. 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. Ample Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year. Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future. 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: Griffin Memorial Hospital Annex (GMH Annex) is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on the site of the former Hillcrest Hospital. This 30-bed facility provides compassionate, recovery-focused care for individuals who are pretrial defendants found incompetent to stand trial, as well as those adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) or Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness (NGRMI). The GMH Annex is dedicated to helping each person achieve stability, restore competency, and successfully transition to the next stage of their recovery journey. Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement 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 Ams23iBqMi

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