Registered Nurse - PRN Pool (Bellevue)

State of Nebraska; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking a Registered Nurse for its PRN pool in Bellevue, NE. The role supports Veterans with flexible scheduling, requiring a minimum 32 hours per month and at least 16 weekend hours, with compensation reflecting a $40.389–$52.895 hourly range plus differentials.

The position emphasizes high-quality patient care, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and potential supervisory responsibilities in the absence of leadership.

Qualifications

• Current Nebraska RN license or authority under the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as an RN in Nebraska.
• Nurse must work a minimum of 32 hours per month and at least 16 hours on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, monitor, and provide patient nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled individuals.
• Administer medications and supervise administration by licensed staff.
• Write and update patient progress notes, reports, and medication records.
• Collaborate with physicians and treatment staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to plans.

Education

RN license Nebraska or NLC authority

Job description

Registered Nurse - PRN Pool (Bellevue) (Evergreen) (Open)

Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location: Bellevue, NE

Hiring Rate: $37.389

Job Posting ID: JR2026-00028663

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 10-19-2026

Job Description

Are you looking for a flexible schedule? if so, join our PRN pool as a Registered Nurse where you make a positive impact on our Veterans. The only two requirements are: 1) Work a minimum of 32 hours each month and 2) 16 hours must be worked on a weekend(s).

Wage Info

$40.389-$52.895 per hour (Breakdown: $37.389-$49.895/hour + $3/hour differential + Shift differentials).

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: (A position is assigned to this class based on the scope and level of work performed as outlined below.) Under limited supervision of an Assistant Director of Nursing or Administrative Nurse, and within the scope of the Registered Nurse licensure, provides professional nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled persons, provides clinical direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses and direct care staff, provides direct patient nursing care and treatments within the scope of licensure, and performs related work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned.) Directs, coordinates, monitors, and/or provides patient care activities and the delivery of nursing care by licensed professional nursing and direct care staff. Trains nursing or direct care staff in appropriate nursing care standards and techniques to maintain standards of quality patient care. Assists in the orientation of newly hired nurses. Makes patient rounds; closely monitors the condition of patients; assesses health status and implements appropriate nursing interventions. Administers medications and/or treatments or supervises the administration of medications by licensed or certified staff members. Evaluates and reports patient symptoms, progress, and reactions to medications. Consults with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other treatment staff members to communicate necessary information to assure quality patient care. Writes a variety of reports on patient progress, medication use, initiates and completes patient focused actions necessary to accomplish the goals defined in the plan of care. Ensures patient records are kept current, transcribes physician's orders and records medications. Assists in the evaluation of patient progress as part of the interdisciplinary team; participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team; develops, implements, evaluates, and revises nursing care plans and communicates any changes. May serve as an Administrative Nurse or Assistant Director of Nursing in their absence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 for charting medical records; current medications, their uses and reactions; Nebraska regulations pertaining to nursing scope of practice. Skill in: coordinating and providing nursing care. 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 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 judgment.

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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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