Registered Nurse - NRC at State of Nebraska in Norfolk, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Norfolk Regional Center (NRC) 24/7 - Norfolk



Hiring Rate:

$34.142



Classification Salary Range:

$34.14 - $50.33



Job Posting:

JR2024-00006702 Registered Nurse - NRC (Evergreen) (Open)



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Job Description:

Job Description Summary
Starting pay rate $34.142 - $45.562 /hour based on years of RN and LPN work experience. Additional Facility Differential Pay of $3.00/hour. Additional shift differentials up to $2.50 paid for 2nd and 3rd shifts.


The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, "Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.


We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.


We are looking for skilled, professional Registered Nurses for permanent full-time and temporary on-call RN positions. In this role you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical care to adult patients with mental illness at Norfolk Regional Center (NRC).


You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans


Job Description


Registered Nurses perform general nursing duties including:


• Assessment


• Documentation


• Patient interventions


• Case management


• Medical administration


• Review of doctors' orders


• Arranging for lab protocols


• May lead/direct the work of other nurses and/or paraprofessional staff



Starting Pay Rate: $34.142 - $45.562 /hour based on years of RN and LPN work experience. Additional Facility Differential Pay of $3.00/hour. Additional shift differentials up to $2.50 paid for 2nd and 3rd shifts.



Work Schedule: Temporary on-call positions available, must work a minimum of 16 hours per month.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska.



Other: Consideration will be given to applicants who will receive a degree / license within 90 days of application date. Candidates must obtain licensure prior to employment. Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.