Licensed Practical Nurse - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

State of Nebraska; Tecumseh (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Military leave

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

PSLF program

Job summary

State of Nebraska is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS with varying shifts. Starting wage $40.00/hour plus a facility differential and shift differentials. Comprehensive benefits and state employment perks accompany the role.

Position emphasizes patient care, medication administration, and adherence to NDCS training and security requirements. Experience in a clinical or correctional environment is valued.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Nebraska or authority via Nurse Licensure Compact
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance
• Willingness to complete pre-employment checks and NDCS trainings
• Must pass pre-employment medical examination and drug test

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care in a clinic or hospital setting within a correctional institution
• Administer medications, transcribe and carry out doctor's orders, assess patients via protocols
• Triage, respond to emergencies, and assist in moving inmate patients
• Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies and medications

Job description

Job Posting

JR2026-00028679 Licensed Practical Nurse - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (Open)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location: Tecumseh, NE

Hiring Rate: $40.000

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Job Description

We want you to join our team! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Varying shifts available, inquire at the time of interview. Starting wage $40.000/hour. Additional $3.00/hour facility differential for hours worked, plus $1.50 - $2.50 shift differential.

• 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 $20,000 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 2,300 team members operating institutions statewide, which house approximately 5,800 inmates. The department's 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: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail].

Duties

Perform patient care in a clinic or hospital setting in a correctional institution.

Administer medications, transcribe and carry out doctor's orders, assess patients utilizing protocols, triage, respond to emergencies.

Assist in moving inmate patients.

Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies and medications.

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.

Other: 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 NDCS Pre-service Training Program.

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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.