Licensed Practical Nurse-NRC

Licensed Practical Nurse-NRC (Evergreen) (Open)

New starting pay rate of $40.00/hour plus additional $3/hour facility differential pay plus shift differential pay available to new hires! 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, caring, Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team. In this role you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical care and support to adult patients with mental illness at Norfolk Regional Center. The Norfolk Regional Center (NRC) was created by an act of the Nebraska Legislature in 1885. NRC currently serves two distinct populations of adult males who are committed by a Mental Health Board for inpatient psychiatric treatment.

In 2006, NRC began providing treatment to individuals who have sexually offended. The Nebraska Sex Offender (SO) Treatment Program improves public safety by reducing the risk of re-offense, while also improving the quality of patients' lives. In 2018, NRC opened the Medical Support Program and began providing high quality nursing and medical treatment for men with significant physical conditions and a variety of psychiatric, cognitive, and aging issues.

The program provides activities designed to maintain optimal functioning while at the same time meeting the specific psychiatric care and safety needs of each patient.

Licensed Practical Nurses perform duties within scope of practice including:

• Medication administration
• Documentation
• Initiate therapeutic interactions with patients
• Perform treatments
• Transcribe doctor's orders
• Evaluate physical health and emotional status of patients
• Perform assigned patient education
• Complete order entry
• Supply inventory and ordering; use of electronic medical record.
• Will be a contributing member of the interdisciplinary treatment team delivering holistic and individualized care to patients

Starting Pay Rate: $40.00/hour for new hires. Additional $3/hour facility differential pay, plus additional shift differential pay.

Available Shift Options

• 8-Hour Shifts
• Day Shift: 6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
• Evening Shift: 2:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.
• Night Shift: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• 12-Hour Shifts
• Midday Shift: 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.
• Day Shift: 6:45 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.
• Overnight Shift: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.

Scheduling Structure

• Two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts each week
• Every 3rd weekend rotation

Requirements/

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  A current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska is required.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Knowledge or experience working with patients with mental illness or psychiatric disorders. Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
• Knowledge
  
  Skills and Abilities
• Ability to: be flexible and adapt to rapidly changing situations. Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic working relationships. Work and function as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.