Description
Job Description
Job title: NURSE RN/LPN (Full-Time Nights)
Location: YES Tulsa
Terms: Perm/Hourly
About the role:
The Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides Overnight (FT) clinical nursing support for YES Tulsa residential adolescent unit. Working within a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented model, the LPN delivers safe, compassionate, and efficient nursing care-including medication administration, health assessments, vital sign monitoring, care coordination, and documentation-to support clients' behavioral and physical health needs. The LPN collaborates closely with RNs, APRNs/physicians, therapists, case managers, and peer specialists to ensure timely, high-quality services that meet regulatory standards (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, ODMHSAS, CARF) and agency policy.
Responsibilities:
- Assumes responsibility for client's ages 10-17 admitted to YES Tulsa
- Upon admission, determines and allocates the type and amount of care required to satisfy the needs of each client
- Leads health, hygiene, nutrition and other health related groups as requested.
- Provide direct nursing care including medication administration, vitals, wound/skin checks, and basic first aid per scope.
- Conduct focused health assessments, escalate concerns to APRN/physician, and initiate approved standing orders/protocols.
- Support Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) workflows as assigned (e.g., vitals, monitoring, client education, observed dosing per policy).
- Document all care timely and accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) per agency standards and payer requirements.
- Maintain medication rooms/kits: temperature logs, inventory counts, expirations, chain-of-custody, sample management, and medication reconciliation.
- Prepare, administer, and monitor point-of-care tests as authorized; record results and client education.
- Provide client education on medications, chronic condition self-management, and wellness strategies using teach-back techniques.
- Collaborate with weekend clinical teams to support crisis de-escalation, safety planning, and appropriate level-of-care decisions; coordinate transfers when indicated.
- Participate in weekend huddles/hand-offs; communicate clearly with weekday teams for continuity of care.
- Comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2; safeguard PHI in all communications and documentation.
- Support regulatory readiness (ODMHSAS, CARF) through accurate records, clean medication areas, and adherence to policies/SOPs.
- Uphold trauma-informed care and the Sanctuary Model commitments (non-violence, emotional intelligence, social learning, open communication, social responsibility, democracy, growth/change).
- Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment; follow infection prevention, sharps handling, and exposure control procedures.
- Perform other nursing duties within scope as assigned to ensure weekend operational coverage.
- Maintain the seven commitments of Sanctuary Model.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Candidate requirements:
- Working knowledge of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and behavioral health documentation standards.
- Ability to maintain high accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing and processing health records.
- Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems; experience with ODMHSAS-approved EHR systems preferred.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective communication skills with staff, clients, and external agencies.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Education: Must maintain active restriction free LPN license in the state of Oklahoma.
- Certification: Must maintain AHA CPR- Adult/Child
- Knowledge of medical/behavioral health terminology.
- Familiarity with CCBHC documentation and reporting requirements preferred.
- Ability to pass a background check and maintain compliance with agency credentialing standards.
- Must be able to stand; move from location to location; bend; stoop; climb stairs; lift 25 pounds; provide physical intervention as necessary by facility protocol.
Direct supervisees:
• No direct supervision required
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person