Licensed Practical Nurse - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

son; Tecumseh (NE); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Life insurance

PSLF eligibility

Dental and vision insurance

Training and development

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS with varying shifts; starting wage $40.00/hour, plus $3.00/hour facility differential and $1.50–$2.50 shift differential; duties include patient care in a clinic or hospital setting within a correctional facility.

NDCS offers 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, military leave, retirement with state match, tuition reimbursement, health,

Formación

• Current LPN license in Nebraska or compact license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance and pass a background check.
• Complete pre-employment medical exam and drug test; successful NDCS training.
• On-the-job training lasting four to eight weeks.

Responsabilidades

• Provide patient care in a clinic or hospital within a correctional setting.
• Administer medications, transcribe orders, and follow doctor protocols.
• Triage, respond to emergencies, assist moving inmate patients.
• Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies and medications.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Medication administration

Triage

Documentation

Educación

LPN license (Nebraska or compact)

Descripción del empleo

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location: Tecumseh, NE

Hiring Rate: $40.000

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

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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.

If you’re currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don’t apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub – Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.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.