Registered Nurse NRC

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Norfolk NE

Hiring Rate:

$51.336

Job Posting:

JR2026- Registered Nurse - NRC (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

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 to join our team at Norfolk Regional 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).



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


You have the passion we have the opportunities lets make a difference for Nebraskans

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: $51.336/hour /hour. Additional Facility Differential Pay of $3.00/hour when working and additional shift differentials up to $2.50 paid for 2nd and 3rd shifts when working.

Work Schedule: Full-time position available working a rotating schedule of 8 hour and 12 hours shifts on both 1st shift (7am - 3pm) and 2nd shift (3pm - 11pm) working every 3rd weekend.

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 drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

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