LPN - Behavioral Health Care | $40+/hr + Differentials

State of Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Nebraska, Health & Human Services - Agency 25, is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to join the Behavioral Health Division at Norfolk Regional Center in Norfolk, NE. The nurse will provide critical care and support to adult patients with mental illness, performing medication administration, documentation, and therapeutic interactions, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Starting pay is $40.00/hour with an additional $3/hour facility differential pay and potential

Formación

• 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.
• Knowledge or experience working with patients with mental illness or psychiatric disorders is preferred.
• Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent transportation.

Responsabilidades

• 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
• Contribute as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team

Conocimientos

Medication administration

Documentation

Therapeutic interactions

Perform treatments

Transcribe orders

Assess health status

Patient education

EMR usage

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Educación

Nebraska LPN license or NLC authority

Herramientas

Electronic Medical Record

Descripción del empleo

The State of Nebraska, Health & Human Services - Agency 25, is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to join the Behavioral Health Division at Norfolk Regional Center in Norfolk, NE. The nurse will provide critical care and support to adult patients with mental illness, performing medication administration, documentation, and therapeutic interactions, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Starting pay is $40.00/hour with an additional $3/hour facility differential pay and potential