Registered Nurse (Full Time)- Norfolk Veterans Home

State of Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska invites applications for a Registered Nurse position at the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk, Nebraska. The role involves providing direct patient care, supervising licensed and direct care staff, and ensuring adherence to nursing standards and licensure requirements.

The shift is 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. with a three 12-hour workweek and weekend rotation. Wages start around $37.39/hour with adjustments and shift differentials as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled persons, provide clinical direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses and direct care staff, provide direct patient nursing care and treatments within the scope of licensure.

Education

RN License Nebraska

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:

Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate:

$37.389

Job Posting:

JR2026-00029989 Registered Nurse (Full Time)- Norfolk Veterans Home (Open)

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Job Description

Hours: 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Will work three 12-hour shifts each week, with 3rd weekend rotation.

Wage Info: $40.389 to 52.895/hr (Breakdown: $37.389-$49.895 hour + $3.00 differential for every hour worked). PLUS shift differential of $1.50-$2.50/hour

Provide professional nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled persons, provide clinical direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses and direct care staff, provide direct patient nursing care and treatments within the scope of licensure. Performs related work as assigned.

Examples of Work:

Direct, coordinate, monitor, and/or provide patient care activities and the delivery of nursing care by licensed professional nursing and direct care staff. Train nursing or direct care staff in appropriate nursing care standards and techniques to maintain standards of quality patient care. Administer medications and/or treatments or supervise the administration of medications by licensed or certified staff members. Evaluate and report patient symptoms, progress, and reactions to medications. Consults with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other treatment staff members to communicate necessary information to ensure quality patient care. May serve as Nurse Supervisor

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska.

Knowledge Of

Nursing theory and practice; accepted standards of care; policies and procedures governing nursing care; sanitation and infection control standards, policies and procedures; techniques of providing quality nursing care; standards of charting medical records; current medications, their uses and reactions; Nebraska regulations pertaining to nursing scope of practice.

Ability To

Observe changes in the medical condition of patients and effectively communicate these changes to other nursing staff members and physicians; consult with clinical specialists; instruct others in patient care; maintain accurate medical records and write periodic reports; communicate effectively with with medical professionals, direct care staff members and other facility staff members; follow oral and written instructions in exact detail, maintain a helpful and empathetic attitude toward patients; participate on an interdisciplinary team; utilize sound and effective professional nursing judgement. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push/pull occasionally up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis; to frequently bend at the waist and neck and frequently twist at the waist and walk or stand up to 50% of the shift.

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.