State of Oklahoma·McAlester, Oklahoma
Perform technical direct and indirect nursing care for individuals in a clinic or hospital setting under professional supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Job Posting Title Licensed Practical Nurse Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization Carl Albert CMHC Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing technical direct and indirect nursing care in a clinic, hospital, institution, or home setting for individuals under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. This includes taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and various other technical nursing tasks in providing health care to patients and others. Job Type/Salary: One (1) Vacancy Open/Close dates: July 24, 2026 until filled Full-time Annual Salary: Up to $60,000.00 annual or $28.85 (Salary range is based on experience, tenure and location) Primary Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Special Requirements: This position requires the possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of appointment. Willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position. 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. Great Reasons to Work for Us: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our 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 Student Loan repayment options Training opportunities for CEU requirements About us: Operated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center (CACMHC) is a fully accredited 15-bed psychiatric hospital and outpatient clinic. Other CACMHC offices located in Southeastern Oklahoma are—Holdenville Satellite, Heavener Satellite, Hugo Satellite, Idabel Satellite, Stigler Satellite, Atoka Satellite and Ada PACT. 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. 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. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact
Must possess a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a Licensed Practical Nurse and a valid U.S. driver's license. Applicants must pass a physical examination and a pre-employment drug test.
Market context
Licensed Practical Nurse positions in Oklahoma are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and specialty units. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Oklahoma LPN license plus current BLS and ACLS, with extra department-specific certifications for some settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certifications match the unit before applying.
