Licensed Practical Nurse-NRC

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services seeks skilled Licensed Practical Nurses to join the Behavioral Health Division at Norfolk Regional Center to support adult patients with mental illness.

This role offers comprehensive benefits and a starting pay of $40.00/hour with an additional $3/hour facility differential and possible shift differentials, plus regular opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an LPN in Nebraska or NLC authority is required.
• Experience with patients with mental illness or psychiatric disorders preferred.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to provide transportation.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and document care
• Initiate therapeutic interactions with patients
• Perform treatments and transcribe orders
• Evaluate health and emotional status of patients
• Provide patient education and participate in a treatment team

Skills

Flexibility

Therapeutic relationships

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

LPN license Nebraska or NLC authority

Tools

Electronic medical record

Job description

JR2026-00028781 Licensed Practical Nurse-NRC (Evergreen) (Open)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location

Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate

$40.000

Job Description

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.

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's 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 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

Our Regular Scheduling Model Offers Consistency And Predictability, Including

• 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.

Information

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.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.