Registered Nurse - Nebraska State Penitentiary
State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE
•$50,000•Onsite
About The Position
Under limited supervision of a Nursing Director/Associate or Nurse Supervisor, provides professional nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled inmates. Provides clinical direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses and direct care staff, provides direct patient nursing care and treatment within the scope of licensure in a correctional setting. Performs patient care in a clinic or hospital setting. Administer medications, transcribe and carry out doctor's orders, assess patients utilizing protocols, triage. Assist in moving patients.
Requirements
- A current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
- Will complete four to eight weeks of on the job training.
- Must submit to background security check.
- Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre-employment medical examination and a drug test.
- Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NDCS Pre-service Training Program.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in assigning, reviewing, leading, or supervising the work of others.
Responsibilities
- Provides professional nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled inmates.
- Provides clinical direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses and direct care staff.
- Provides direct patient nursing care and treatment within the scope of licensure in a correctional setting.
- Performs patient care in a clinic or hospital setting.
- Administer medications.
- Transcribe and carry out doctor's orders.
- Assess patients utilizing protocols.
- Triage.
- Assist in moving patients.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
- Military leave
- 156% state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
- Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
- Numerous training and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
