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Introduction The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to providing quality health services to Oklahoma citizens. The mission of the Department of Health is to promote, protect and improve the health of all Oklahomans through strategies that focus on preventing disease and injuries. OSDH is seeking a full time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse providing support to the Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Coal, Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, Pittsburg, and Pushmataha County Health Departments. This is an unclassified position (PIN #34000092) in state government, located in McAlester, OK. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents . For more information about the benefit allowance [ click here ] . The annual salary for this position is up to $90,000 based on education and experience. Position Description: This position is responsible for provision of advanced health care to individuals, families or groups as an expert clinician in a multi-county area. Duties include the assessment of individual health, analyzing data to determine medical and nursing care needed, planning a treatment strategy to meet identified needs and evaluating responses to nursing and medical interventions. In addition, this position will serve to meet the expanded need in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Provide independent advanced primary, secondary or tertiary health care for individuals, families or groups at an advanced clinician level for a multi-county area. • Assess individual health. • Analyze data to determine a strategy to meet identified health care needs. • Evaluate responses to interventions and make changes in care treatment as needed. • Performs comprehensive physical examinations and secures health histories. • Performs or orders lab tests. • Conducts invasive procedures including but not limited to pelvic exams; breast exams; insertion of long acting reproductive contraception and sub dermal contraceptive implants. • Prescribes pharmaceuticals. • Counsel patients, family members and others related to health problems, prescribed treatments and use of pharmaceuticals and procedures. • Reviews and analyzes lab tests, x-rays and other diagnostic data. • Provides a higher level of expertise in diagnosis and treatment modalities. • Consults and collaborates with physicians or other providers as needed related to patient care. 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. Education and Experience: Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, recognition as a certified Advanced Practice Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, and four years of experience as a Registered Nurse. *Approval for prescriptive authority requires current licensure in Oklahoma as a Registered Nurse and as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) within 60 calendars days of the entry on duty date. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse must hold a graduate degree at an advanced practice level or a post-master's certificate at an advanced practice level if the master's degree is in nursing, in order to be eligible for initial application for prescriptive authority. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and chemistry; of medical diagnosis techniques, methods and procedures; of methods of organization, management and public administration; of agency policies and procedures; of grant or contract program requirements; and, federal and state laws and regulations relating to administration of programs. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and collaborate as an effective team member; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; exercise sound independent judgment; analyze and resolve highly complex situations; conduct physical examinations and health assessments; and, provide advanced specialized nursing care and/or medical care to include writing prescriptions or be eligible to apply for prescriptive privileges. Physical Demands and Work Environment : • Combination of office and exam offices. • May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. • Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching. • This position requires long period of sitting, standing, and daily use of computer and phone. • Work related travel required. Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. NOTES REQUIREMENTS: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted. Conclusion Veteran's Preference Points Apply only for initial appointment in the Classified Service. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Introduction The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to providing quality health services to Oklahoma citizens. The mission of the Department of Health is to promote, protect and improve the health of all Oklahomans through strategies that focus on preventing disease and injuries. OSDH is seeking a temporary Licensed Practical Nurse II position providing support and traveling to the Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Coal, Latimer, Leflore, McCurtain, Pittsburg, Pushmataha County Health Departments. This is a temporary unclassified position in state government. Duty station will be determined upon hire. The hourly salary for this position is up to $21.15 based on education and experience. Position Description: Positions in this job family are responsible for performing a full range of nursing assignments as a Licensed Practical Nurse and perform nursing task at the full performance level in providing care to patients or clients. Responsibilities will include providing guidance and training to others in completing routine nursing task and activities. In addition, this position will serve to meet the expanded need in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Administer COVID-19 specimen collection to members of the community. • Support the overall COVID-19 testing process.. • Enter data into system for lab specimen. • Will work under the direct supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse. • Performs nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge, skills and licensure. • Provide contraceptive education and pregnancy testing. • Performing WIC assessments on women, infant and children who are eligible. • Obtaining height and weight checks, hemoglobin testing, and lead testing. • Educate parents on feeding habits for newborn babies and children to five years of age. • Educate pregnant women and moms on breastfeeding. • Issues breast pumps and instruct on how to use the pump and storage/handling of breast milk. • Educate on the proper storage, mixing and handling of formula. • Teaches basic nursing skills and related principles. • Assess immunizations records and give required immunizations to infant, children and adults. • Provide patient education on vaccines and possible side effects. • Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status of patients, families, and groups in a variety of settings. • Head checks for lice on children and adults. • Provide education for lice treatment and prevention. • Community outreach involves going to various sites, events and functions 1-2 times per year in the community to provide services and education on the services provided by the county health department for the community. • Participates in developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care. • Administers medications as ordered. • Reports appropriate patient information to supervisor or appropriate health team member. • Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience 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) and one year of practical nursing experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory, of medical terminology, and of infection control measures. Ability is required to exercise sound judgment; to follow detailed oral or written instructions; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Demonstrated ability to provide nursing care to patients or clients. 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. Hepatitis B vaccination and TB test required. Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching. Ability to physically stand for several hours with good mobility (for reaching into vehicles). A valid driver's license is required. Work related travel required. Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Use of N-95 respirator is required. NOTES REQUIREMENTS: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted. Conclusion Veteran's Preference Points Apply only for initial appointment in the Classified Service. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Introduction The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to providing quality health services to Oklahoma citizens.The mission of the Department of Health is to promote, protect and improve the health of all Oklahomans through strategies that focus on preventing disease and injuries. OSDH is seeking a full time COVID-19 Vaccine Specialist providing support to District #9. This is an unclassified position (PIN #34002369) in state government. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents . For more information about the benefit allowance [ click here ] . The annual salary for this position is up to $50,000.00 based on education and experience. This position is time-limited to June 30, 2021. This position will cover multiple counties, the duty station will be determined upon hire. Counties Covered: Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Coal, Latimer, Leflore, McCurtain, Pittsburg, and Pushmataha County Health Departments. Position Description : The purpose of this position is to oversee the implementation of COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plan activities and coordinate with stakeholders. The position will train providers on the importance of vaccinations and utilization of immunization quality measures for County Health Departments (CHD), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), and Correctional and Long Term Care facilities. Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions Job duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: •Enrolls and trains pandemic providers on Enhanced OSIIS and vaccine finder. •Maintains and coordinates inventory of vaccines and supplies, and implements protocols based on CDC's guidelines. •Trains providers on COVID-19 vaccine storage and handling, administration, VAERS reporting etc. •Maintains provider database to track training topics and information. •Compiles monthly reports of activities, progress, barriers and success with a plan to address the barriers. •Monitors Data quality for COVID administrations on a weekly basis through the data quality reports available in Enhanced OSIIS. •Works with the CHD administration to communicate to providers, partners, target populations, and general public regarding early, targeted vaccine efforts as well as widespread availability. •Works with stake holders including FQHCs, pharmacies, hospitals and also with other districts/regions to ensure continuity across the state. •Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience •A bachelor's degree in a biological science, health science, social science, or a closely related field plus two years of experience or four years of experience in performing duties such as public health inspections and investigations, emergency management, preventive health programs, or as a public health nurse or an equivalent combination of education and experience. OR •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) and one year of practical nursing experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of public health practices, medical terminology as applied to immunizations and vaccine preventable diseases; vaccines, dosing schedules, vaccine administration; child care and school state immunization requirements. Skilled in communicating the role of public health within the health system and community to diverse audiences establish effective working relationships; communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences in both written and verbal methods; to plan, organize and prioritize time and workload to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines; create and implement training and presentations; development of distance training methods, including conference calls and webinar tools. Ability to use relevant information and individual judgements to determine whether events or processes comply with laws and use of common software products such as Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Ability to use relevant information and individual judgements to determine whether events or processes comply with laws and use of common software products such as Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Physical Demands and Work Environment Combination of office, vehicle, and public establishments. Travel may include traveling during inclement weather. Perform varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching. Ability to drive for hours at a time. NOTES REQUIREMENTS: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted. Conclusion Veteran's Preference Points Apply only for initial appointment in the Classified Service. Closing Date/Time: 1/20/2021 11:59:00 PM