About This Position
Starting pay rate $40.00/ plus additional $3/hour facility differential pay and shift differential pay.
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.
You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans
Location: Norfolk Regional Center
Schedule:
On-call/PRN position available. Required to work a minimum of 16 hours per month
Examples of Work
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
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: 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: 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.
For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Behavioral Health, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov.
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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.
You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans
Location: Norfolk Regional Center
Schedule:
On-call/PRN position available. Required to work a minimum of 16 hours per month
Examples of Work
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
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: 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: 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.
For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Behavioral Health, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov.
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
