Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$70/hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Job Posting Title
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Agency
- 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
- Supervisory Organization
- Tulsa Center Behavioral Health
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
- 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
$69.71/hr
Job Description
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.
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.
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: 8/12/2026-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 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.
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.
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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Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse license and be recognized as a certified Advanced Practice Nurse. A minimum of three years of experience as a Registered Nurse and a graduate degree at an advanced practice level are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Nurse Practitioner at State of Oklahoma a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,070 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 52% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in psychiatry (np) | ranked against 2,070 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry NP median $153k (middle half $146k–$172k)313 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oklahoma index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry NP listings in Oklahoma | 9 active | 2,079 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 52% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Oklahoma nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment135 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry NP hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry NP listings | 876 in the last 30 days | 984 the 30 days before (−11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry NP pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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