Clinical Nurse Jobs in Oklahoma
Clinical Nurse jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care, and ambulatory care settings, with steady demand at the staff nurse, charge nurse, and float pool levels. The largest hiring activity is in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton, where established systems like INTEGRIS Health, Ascension St. John, and OU Health maintain consistent clinical nurse openings. Medical-surgical, emergency, and behavioral health are the most in-demand specialties statewide. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Purpose: Analyzes all prior authorization requests to determine medical necessity of service and appropriate level of care in accordance with national standards, contractual requirements, and a member's benefit coverage. Provides recommendations to the appropriate medical team to promote quality and cost effectiveness of medical care.
Key Details: Applicants must reside in Oklahoma and must be a licensed LPN or RN. This is a remote position requiring experience with InterQual, utilization management, and Medicaid. Candidates should be comfortable working in a metric-driven environment and be technologically savvy, with excellent communication, customer service, time-management skills, and availability for weekend and holiday rotation. The work schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Performs medical necessity and clinical reviews of authorization requests to determine medical appropriateness of care in accordance with regulatory guidelines and criteria
- Works with healthcare providers and authorization team to ensure timely review of services and/or requests to ensure members receive authorized care
- Coordinates as appropriate with healthcare providers and interdepartmental teams, to assess medical necessity of care of member
- Escalates prior authorization requests to Medical Directors as appropriate to determine appropriateness of care
- Assists with service authorization requests for a member’s transfer or discharge plans to ensure a timely discharge between levels of care and facilities
- Collects, documents, and maintains all member’s clinical information in health management systems to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Assists with providing education to providers and/or interdepartmental teams on utilization processes to promote high quality and cost-effective medical care to members
- Provides feedback on opportunities to improve the authorization review process for members
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience: Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience.
Clinical knowledge and ability to analyze authorization requests and determine medical necessity of service preferred.
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred.
Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred.
License/Certification:
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act
Position Purpose: Analyzes all prior authorization requests to determine medical necessity of service and appropriate level of care in accordance with national standards, contractual requirements, and a member's benefit coverage. Provides recommendations to the appropriate medical team to promote quality and cost effectiveness of medical care.
Key Details: Applicants must reside in Oklahoma and must be a licensed LPN or RN. This is a remote position requiring experience with InterQual, utilization management, and Medicaid. Candidates should be comfortable working in a metric-driven environment and be technologically savvy, with excellent communication, customer service, time-management skills, and availability for weekend and holiday rotation. The work schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Performs medical necessity and clinical reviews of authorization requests to determine medical appropriateness of care in accordance with regulatory guidelines and criteria
- Works with healthcare providers and authorization team to ensure timely review of services and/or requests to ensure members receive authorized care
- Coordinates as appropriate with healthcare providers and interdepartmental teams, to assess medical necessity of care of member
- Escalates prior authorization requests to Medical Directors as appropriate to determine appropriateness of care
- Assists with service authorization requests for a member’s transfer or discharge plans to ensure a timely discharge between levels of care and facilities
- Collects, documents, and maintains all member’s clinical information in health management systems to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Assists with providing education to providers and/or interdepartmental teams on utilization processes to promote high quality and cost-effective medical care to members
- Provides feedback on opportunities to improve the authorization review process for members
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience: Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience.
Clinical knowledge and ability to analyze authorization requests and determine medical necessity of service preferred.
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred.
Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred.
License/Certification:
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act
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What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical nurse jobs across Oklahoma.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
- Current BLS certification required and ACLS preferred for most acute care settings
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or relevant clinical experience
- Demonstrated competency in electronic health record documentation, commonly Epic or Meditech
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary care teams
Clinical Nurse Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical nurse in Oklahoma?
You become a clinical nurse in Oklahoma by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program, then passing the NCLEX-RN exam. After passing, you apply for licensure through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, which issues your Registered Nurse license. Oklahoma participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in another compact state may practice in Oklahoma without a separate application.
How much do clinical nurses make in Oklahoma?
Clinical nurses in Oklahoma earn a median of about $82,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,530 for the lowest 10% to over $106,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical nurses in Oklahoma?
Employers hiring clinical nurses in Oklahoma right now include Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, OU Health, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oklahoma's largest health systems, including multi-campus networks in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, account for the majority of consistent full-time openings statewide.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most clinical nurse jobs?
Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Sapulpa have the most clinical nurse openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City dominates volume as the state capital and home to major academic medical centers and large health systems, while Tulsa supports a strong market through its concentration of regional hospitals and specialty clinics, and smaller cities like Lawton reflect demand tied to military and community hospital networks.
Are there remote clinical nurse jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical nursing is a hands-on, patient-facing role and the large majority of positions require on-site presence. About 20% of clinical nurse openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those exceptions are most often found in telephonic triage, utilization review, or case management roles where direct patient contact is not required.
How can I get hired as a clinical nurse in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate residency programs, which large Oklahoma employers like INTEGRIS Health and OU Health run on a structured cohort basis for RNs with little or no hospital experience. These programs place candidates in medical-surgical or telemetry units and provide supervised clinical orientation. Candidates coming from licensed practical nurse or patient care technician roles have an edge, as that hands-on background is recognized by Oklahoma hiring managers during screening.
Where can I find and apply to clinical nurse jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to clinical nurse jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, identify the roles that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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