Licensed Practical Nurse PRN Norfolk Regional Center

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Norfolk NE

Hiring Rate:

$40.000

Job Posting:

JR2026- Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN - Norfolk Regional Center (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 caring Licensed Practical Nurses to join our 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 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.

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

Licensed Practical Nurses perform duties within scope of practice including:

Medication administration

Documentation

Initiate therapeutic interactions with patients

Perform treatments

Transcribe doctors 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. Additional $3/hour facility differential pay plus additional shift differential pay.

Work Schedule: PRN/On-call position available must work minimum of 16 hours per month.

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 drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

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