Positive Changes is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at one of our Oklahoma City metro locations. The specific assignment will be determined based on program needs. This is a Monday-Friday position, supporting the assessment, care, and treatment of patients in our partial hospitalization program.

· Administer nursing care to patients including dispensing medications during program hours
· Complete Admission/Intake Assessments (RN)
· Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
· Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
· Educate patients about health maintenance, disease, and medication
· Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
· Maintain accurate patient medical records
· Provide education and emotional support to patients and their family members
Qualifications:
· Previous experience in mental health is helpful, but not required
· Ability to build rapport with patients
· Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, detail oriented
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Job Summary
Positive Changes is a partial hospitalization behavioral treatment program for children and adolescents that started in 2005. Positive Changes has three facilities which are located in Oklahoma City, Bethany, and Tulsa. The patients receive individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, daily rehab services from case managers, and school curriculum from the public schools during the school year. The patients also meet with a psychiatric physician 4-8 times per month for medication management. Positive Changes operates five days per week, Monday through Friday, except for the six major holidays. During the school year, the patients attend the program from 8:30am- 3:30pm. The patients receive half a day of rehab services and half a day of school curriculum. During the summer, the patients attend the program from 8:30am-1:30pm where they receive rehab services. Salary will be based on experience.
The role of the RN or LPN at Positive Changes is to help monitor and document patient behavior and response to medication and treatment, facilitate adjustments to patient medication and educate families on medication benefits/side effects, monitor and document physical holds, complete admission/intake assessments as needed, communicate and collaborate with therapists and providers regarding patient care, keep accurate and detailed medical records on each patient.
Positive Changes offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group life, FSA, and company match 401(k).
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour for LPN
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour for RN