Nurse Practitioner - Reception and Treatment Center

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

5d • $59

About The Position

Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information about this position, call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited program for Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.
• Incumbents must have a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse and be certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska.
• Reliable attendance is required.
• Applicant accepting a job offer must pass the following exams in this order: medical exam and, at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test.
• Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the health status of patients/clients through comprehensive physical examination and diagnostic procedures to provide for the primary care of patients/clients.
• Applies advanced nursing principles to effectively diagnose and treat patients/clients.
• Prescribes medications and orders therapeutic treatments related to medical conditions within the scope of practice to provide appropriate patients/client care.
• Formulates, implements, and monitors health management plans and refers patients/clients as medication conditions require for the management of health problems.
• Provides education and counseling for patients/clients and families on health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration for the management of health conditions.
• Initiates appropriate interventions in emergency situations until a Physician is available to administer treatment.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees