The Oklahoma Nurse - May 2020
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong> <strong>Nurse</strong> <strong>May</strong>, June, July <strong>2020</strong><br />
Not a Member?<br />
Consider Joining ONA and ANA Now!<br />
Consider Serving on<br />
the ONA Board of<br />
Directors<br />
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS<br />
ONA Board of Directors - <strong>2020</strong><br />
ELECTIONS<br />
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 10, <strong>2020</strong><br />
In October, ONA addressed the cost concerns of<br />
non-members by implementing a NEW membership<br />
option. As of March 1, YOU can join ONA and ANA<br />
for $15/month!<br />
This new membership option will provide you<br />
with all the advantages of membership in both<br />
organizations. You’ll have access to a multitude of<br />
opportunities and resources listed below, including<br />
ONA’s Career Center, SoFi, and Premier ANA<br />
member benefits.<br />
Both nationally and internationally, <strong>2020</strong> has been<br />
declared the Year of the <strong>Nurse</strong>. During the current<br />
legislative session, ONA is working to advance the<br />
nursing profession and improve access to care for<br />
all <strong>Oklahoma</strong>ns; to do that, we need your support.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re’s no better time than now – the Year of<br />
the <strong>Nurse</strong> – to join the professional organization<br />
for nurses in <strong>Oklahoma</strong>. <strong>The</strong>re’s strength in our<br />
numbers, and together we make an impact by<br />
tackling the issues nurses face every day.<br />
Grand Lake Mental Health Center is a not for profit community<br />
behavioral health center serving adults, children, and families in<br />
Northeast <strong>Oklahoma</strong> since 1979. We offer an array of recoveryfocused<br />
services for persons with mental illness and persons with<br />
co-occurring substance related disorders.<br />
Join today by visiting:<br />
https://ona.nursingnetwork.com/page/72061-<br />
membership-join-today<br />
Benefits ONA/ANA Members Enjoy:<br />
• Advance your career with free development<br />
resources and webinars<br />
• Stay current with the most up-to-date nursing<br />
news<br />
• Save money with significant discounts on CE,<br />
certification, publications and more<br />
• Network and connect with Registered <strong>Nurse</strong>s<br />
for support and advice<br />
• Make your voice heard with opportunities to<br />
tell policymakers what you think<br />
• Receive ONA member benefits, including a<br />
copy of the <strong>Oklahoma</strong> <strong>Nurse</strong><br />
ONA Members, it’s time to submit your Consent<br />
to Serve form and any nominations for the <strong>2020</strong><br />
ONA elections. We hope that you will consider<br />
running for the ONA Board of Directors, Nominating<br />
Committee, and ANA Membership Assembly<br />
Representatives. Specific open positions are listed<br />
below, and information on each of these roles,<br />
including responsibilities, is available on the ONA<br />
website.<br />
If you are interested in serving as an ONA Board<br />
Member, Nominating Committee Member or<br />
Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly,<br />
please complete the Consent to Serve form,<br />
available online at www.oklahomanurses.org.<br />
You may also nominate a colleague by<br />
completing the nomination form available at www.<br />
oklahomanurses.org. Once you complete the<br />
nomination form, a member of the Nominating<br />
Committee will contact the individual and ask<br />
them to complete the Consent to Serve form. <strong>The</strong>ir<br />
Consent to Serve must be submitted before their<br />
name can be placed on the ballot.<br />
<strong>2020</strong> OPEN POSITIONS<br />
Officers:<br />
President-Elect (2 yrs as PE and 2 yrs as<br />
President)<br />
Secretary/Treasurer (2 yrs)<br />
Directors:<br />
Education Director (2 yrs)<br />
Membership Development Director (2 yrs)<br />
Nominations Committee<br />
3 Members (2 yrs)<br />
HIRING FOR: Craig, Delaware,<br />
Kay, <strong>May</strong>es, Noble, Nowata,<br />
Osage, Ottawa, Pawnee, Payne,<br />
Rogers & Washington Counties<br />
“Join us for Brighter Tomorrows”<br />
REGISTERED NURSE – Outpatient<br />
Requires a valid <strong>Oklahoma</strong> license as a Registered <strong>Nurse</strong> w/<br />
2 yrs. experience. Must possess solid computer skills and<br />
experience in a mental health setting. Typical schedule is<br />
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Salary $70,000<br />
$5,000<br />
Sign On Bonus<br />
All Positions!<br />
Membership Assembly Representatives – ONA/<br />
ANA Members Only<br />
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A<br />
Public Health <strong>Nurse</strong><br />
and make a difference in the lives of <strong>Oklahoma</strong>ns.<br />
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Licensed Practical <strong>Nurse</strong>s<br />
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Registered <strong>Nurse</strong>s<br />
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Nursing Managers<br />
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Advanced Practice<br />
Registered <strong>Nurse</strong>s<br />
<strong>May</strong> be eligible for the<br />
NURSE CORPS LOAN<br />
REPAYMENT PROGRAM<br />
REGISTERED NURSE / LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE – Crisis<br />
Requires a valid <strong>Oklahoma</strong> license as a Registered <strong>Nurse</strong> or Licensed Practical<br />
<strong>Nurse</strong> w/ 2 yrs. experience. Must possess solid computer skills and experience<br />
in a mental health setting. Current openings for our Grand Recovery Center in<br />
Pryor, OK and Intensive Outpatient Facilities in Vinita, OK & Stillwater, OK. 12<br />
hour shifts: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Shift differentials for<br />
nights & weekends.<br />
Registered <strong>Nurse</strong> - $35.34/hour l Licensed Practical <strong>Nurse</strong> - $20/hour<br />
Check our website for a full listing of Job Openings www.glmhc.net<br />
Find out more: jobs.ok.gov<br />
Filter by Agency g State<br />
Department of Health<br />
Statewide locations g competitive salary and<br />
benefits package (includes a generous benefits<br />
allowance) g paid time off g retirement g M-F,<br />
8-5, off nights g weekends and holidays, etc.<br />
Questions? Call: 405-271-4171<br />
HumanResources@health.ok.gov