Advanced Practice Nurse

Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.  Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.  We take that very seriously – because we care!  

About us:   The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co-occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable. 

Position Summary:  The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is responsible for providing advanced psychiatric and medical care to individuals experiencing mental illness and related health conditions. This position works collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Participate in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health and co-occurring medical conditions. 

• Implement, monitor, and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical assessment. 

• Supervise and coordinate discharge planning to support continuity of care. 

• Collaborate with physicians and serve as their representative in joint treatment efforts. 

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. 

• Reviewing clinical documentation and referral/intake information to determine the appropriate level of care for a patient presenting to the hospital or referred for transfer by another facility. 

Job Type/Payrate: 

• Open/Close dates: 10/30/2026-until filled  

• Full-time, 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday 

• Hourly payrate: $69.71/hr 

• FLSA Status: Exempt  

• Primary Work Location/Department: Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health/Clinical Services  

• Vacancies: 1 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:   Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of 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 three years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Note: 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 30 calendar 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. 

**Special Preference may be given to applicants with experience in the psychiatric field
**Special Preference may be given to applicants with prescriptive authority

Special Requirements:  

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.  

• 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.  

Great Reasons to Work with Us:   ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include:  

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums  

• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations  

• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care  

• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs  

• 11 paid holidays  

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year  

• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match  

• Longevity Bonus for years of service  

• Student Loan repayment options  

• Training opportunities for CEU requirements  

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing:  Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.  

In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress. 

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.  

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.  

The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.