Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN - Norfolk Regional Center

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in Norfolk is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN) for the Regional Center. The role involves medication administration, patient evaluations, and education.

Applicants must possess a current nursing license in Nebraska and should have experience with mental health patients. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, ensuring support for staff and the mission to improve lives.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska.
• Knowledge or experience working with patients with mental illness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to patients.
• Document patient interactions and care.
• Evaluate health and emotional status.
• Perform education for patients on treatments.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Ability to document patient care

Initiate therapeutic interactions

Evaluate physical health

Patient education

Education

Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN) position at Norfolk Regional Center (Evergreen), Norfolk, NE.

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) supports a mission to help people live better lives and employs staff who provide quality care and support to adult patients with mental illness.

The center serves adult males committed by Mental Health Board for inpatient psychiatric treatment, including individuals who have sexually offended, and offers a Medical Support Program for those with significant physical conditions, psychiatric, cognitive, and aging issues.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as a contributing member of the interdisciplinary treatment team delivering holistic and individualized care to patients.

Pay

Starting rate: $40.00 per hour, plus $3.00 per hour facility differential and shift differential pay.

Work Schedule

PRN/On‑call position available; must work a minimum of 16 hours per month.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska or authority under the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge or experience working with patients with mental illness or psychiatric disorders; valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

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Benefits

Comprehensive package including pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values its teammates and a supportive environment that promotes 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.