Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Reception and Treatment Center
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 1 - 2
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location:
Hiring Rate:
Job Posting:
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year accruing immediately)
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal
government
Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
Numerous training and development opportunities
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2300 team members operating nine institutions which house approximately 5200 inmates statewide. The departments focus includes inmate programming and education physical and behavioral health care re-entry services and community programs and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity respect compassion growth and excellence as we accomplish our mission Keep people safe.
Information about the Department can be found at: . For more information call . For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations please contact Megan Jones at
Under limited supervision of a Nursing Director/Associate or Nurse Supervisor provides nursing care to incarcerated individuals with behavioral health conditions including but not limited to mental health disorders and substance abuse issues. The role involves performing assessments developing care plans administering medications and offering crisis intervention while maintaining safety and security within the facility.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: A current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in assigning reviewing leading or supervising the work of others. Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience as a registered nurse preferably with a background in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing. Experience in a correctional or secure healthcare environment is highly preferred.
Other: Must possess a valid drivers license. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Will complete four to eight weeks of on the job training. Must submit to background security check. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre-employment medical examination and a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Pre-service Training Program.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
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