Licensed Practical Nurse (PM Shift)

State of Oklahoma·Cleveland County, Oklahoma

$50,500 - $60,000/yrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 29 days ago

Practice for this role

Licensed Practical Nurse (PM Shift) · $50,500 - $60,000/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-16% vs. median posted salary for nursing roles in Oklahoma ($60,000, n=399)

5 similar openings in the Cleveland County area

14 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$3,000 · lowesthighest · $220,000

this role: $50,500median $60,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 399 posted nursing roles in Oklahoma salarys. This role sits in the 36th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 16% below the Oklahoma median for nursing roles.

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and indirect professional nursing care, including assessments, medication administration, and treatment planning for patients with psychiatric illnesses or substance abuse issues. They work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to perform crisis intervention and ensure patient safety within an inpatient hospital setting.

Job Posting Title Licensed Practical Nurse (PM Shift) Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization GMH - Leadership Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note

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

Job Description

About the Position

We are currently looking for talented Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Adult Inpatient departments. Position is assigned responsibilities for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. 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.

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: Posted until filled- Multiple positions available! This is a full-time shift position. Shifts are 12 hours in duration.(Rotating Schedule: 6:30pm - 7:00am) Annual Salary is $50,500.00 - $60,000.00 plus holiday, shift differential and benefits! 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 (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as a Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. Griffin Memorial Hospital is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving persons aged 18 and over with severe mental illness and provides in-patient hospital care for those in need of mental health & substance abuse services.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid permanent Oklahoma LPN license or a license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Applicants must also meet physical requirements, including the ability to lift 50 pounds, and pass a drug screening.

professional certificate
Treatment planning
Patient care
Medication administration
Crisis intervention
Nursing assessments
Case management
Nursing interventions
Health education
Psychiatric nursing
Substance abuse treatment

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Retirement savings plan
Training opportunities
Longevity bonuses
Vacation leave

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $50,500 - $60,000/yr
Location: Cleveland County, Oklahoma
Posted: Aug 12, 2026
Application: Employer website

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