Registered Nurse - Community Corrections Center - Lincoln

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the State of Nebraska as a Registered Nurse at the Community Corrections Center in Lincoln. This role involves providing nursing care to inmates, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in supervising or leading others preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for inmates under limited supervision.
• Administer medications and assess patients.
• Guide and supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and direct care staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Supervision

Education

Current RN License in Nebraska

Job description

Registered Nurse - Community Corrections Center - Lincoln

Join our team as a Registered Nurse at the Community Corrections Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful public service opportunities.

Job Details

• Location: Lincoln, NE
• Salary: $50.000/hour plus $3/hour facility differential and shift differentials of $1.50 - $2.50/hour
• Application Deadline: 05-23-2025

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for inmates under limited supervision
• Administer medications, transcribe and carry out doctor’s orders, assess patients, and assist in moving patients
• Guide and supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and direct care staff

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority via Nurse Licensure Compact
• Preferred: Experience in supervising or leading others
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and pass background, medical, and drug tests

Benefits

Enjoy paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and professional development opportunities. More info at Nebraska State Jobs Benefits.

Additional Information

Join the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, which employs nearly 2,300 staff across nine institutions, focusing on inmate programming, health care, and re-entry services. We value integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence. For more info, visit www.corrections.nebraska.gov.

For accommodations under ADA, contact Megan Jones at [e-mail].