Registered Nurse
Pawnee Nation Behavioral Health – Pawnee, Oklahoma
BONUS $2,500 SiGN ON BONUS
Join a Team That's Changing Lives
At Pawnee Nation Behavioral Health, operated in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services (ARS), we believe recovery is possible for everyone. We provide evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders while creating lasting positive outcomes for the communities we serve.
We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and clinically strong Registered Nurses to join our growing team in Pawnee, Oklahoma.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care, medication administration, patient assessments, and clinical support for individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This position serves as an essential member of the treatment team, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care throughout the recovery journey.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct nursing assessments upon admission and throughout treatment.
- Monitor patient health status and response to treatment.
- Assess and document withdrawal symptoms using established protocols.
- Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
- Maintain accurate medication records and controlled substance documentation.
- Support Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) protocols and patient education.
- Collaborate with providers, therapists, case managers, and recovery support staff.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Complete all clinical documentation accurately and timely.
- Maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards and state licensing requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Provide education regarding medications, treatment plans, and recovery.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to pass background screening and drug screening.
- Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, detoxification, or psychiatric nursing.
- Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Experience working within residential treatment or detox settings.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements.
Schedule
- Full-Time and PRN Opportunities Available
- Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Three-Day Work Week
- Designed to Support Work-Life Balance
- Supportive, Recovery-Focused, Non-Hospital Environment
Benefits Include
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Work-Life Balance
- Supportive Team Environment
Reasonable Accommodations
The organization provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please notify Human Resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pawnee Nation Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Native American preference will be applied in accordance with applicable tribal law. Veteran preference may also apply where permitted by law.
Join Pawnee Nation Behavioral Health and help individuals build healthier, stronger, recovery-focused lives.
Skills Required
- Active Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Ability to pass background screening and drug screening
- Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills
- Experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, detoxification, or psychiatric nursing
- Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Experience working within residential treatment or detox settings
- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements
What We Do
Ascension Recovery Services is a national behavioral health advisory and management organization that helps communities build sustainable, high-impact substance use disorder and mental health treatment programs. They partner with hospitals, health systems, municipalities, and Tribal Nations to design and operationalize integrated care, combining clinical excellence with operational rigor to expand access, improve outcomes, and strengthen communities across the United States.
