Registered Nurse II - Children First, Nurse-Family Partnership

Job Posting Title
Registered Nurse II - Children First, Nurse-Family Partnership

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 District 6

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
September 10, 2025
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
up to $60,531.46, based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : Pottawatomie County / Shawnee - 1904 Gordon Cooper Drive

Salary : up to $60,531.46, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Full-time

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday

Primary Hours : 8:00 - 5:00

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse II - Children First, Nurse-Family Partnership position is responsible for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. Children First, Oklahoma's Nurse-Family Partnership Children First Program (oklahoma.gov) , is offered free of charge to first-time, low resource mothers. This program focuses on women who have had no previous live births. A specially trained nurse provides personal visits in the family's home or other location beginning early in pregnancy and continuing through the child’s second birthday. Nurses complete nursing assessments utilizing the Nursing Process. Nurses provide education related to pregnancy, health, community resources, parenting, safety, child development and other topics as needed. They also support the mom as she works toward attaining life goals that will ensure a more secure future for the family.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Prepares for and actively participates in reflective supervision, case-conferences and team meetings.
  
• Monitor and assess the health status of first-time mothers and infants to age two utilizing the Nurse-Family Partnership Guidelines, program guidelines and Physician Approved Protocols.
  
• Works with the client/family to develop long-term and short-term personal and family goals.
  
• Develop a plan of care based on nursing assessment. Provide nurse case management and health education.
  
• Deliver professional nursing care in the client’s home, or other setting.
  
• Completes electronic documentation in time frame and format as outlined by the Children First Program.
  
• Assure quality health care through use of various measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, assessment of individual, family, and community for the desired outcome.
  
• Assist with activities in support of public health emergency response.
  
• Works with families, following a comprehensive program plan that focuses on the client’s development of personal health, parenting, environmental health, preventing unintended subsequent pregnancies, and finding or returning to work and school.
  
• Completes required training and ongoing education as outlined by the NFP Model and Children First Program Guidelines.
  
• Achieve and maintain caseload as outlined by the Children First Program Guidelines.
  
• Collaborates with internal and external partners.
  
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements consist of possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and one year of professional nursing experience, OR, a Bachelor's in Nursing and possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Up to date CPR certification.

Preferred Education - BSN

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and techniques; health promotion and disease prevention; nursing management of available health care resources; nutrition; and functions of various clinical departments. Ability is required to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan; to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting; to take appropriate intervention; to counsel and teach clients and families; and to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care. In addition, this job requires knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state rules and regulations concerning health services; of accreditation, certification and licensure standards; of preventive health practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of nursing standards; and of nursing policies and procedures.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is performed 60-75% in the families’ homes or locations of the client’s choice (approximately two to three visits per day), and 15-25% in the office when prepping documents. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Varied activities include sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching. Exposed to inclement weather conditions while driving to and from office, homes, training, meetings, etc. Flexible schedule, which includes working occasionally after normal hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, such as evening visits to meet the needs of the individual family. Work-related travel is required, travel time averages 5-25% based on the geographical area covered, and the location of training and meetings. A valid driver’s license is required. Use of personal vehicle with up-to-date insurance may be required.

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 .

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• Oklahoma State Department of Health

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