Licensed Practical Nurse - NRC
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Description
Join the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in "Helping People Live Better Lives." With continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can join a team of professional nurses where the work culture encompasses passion, integrity, and fulfillment. The Norfolk Regional Center is looking for permanent full-time and temporary on-call Licensed Practical Nurses with teamwork and adaptability skills. Join #TeamDHHS today! DHHS State of Nebraska values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability marital status, or genetics.

Hiring rate of position: Full-time $18.00 - $22.50/hour based on years of LPN work experience. Temporary on-call $19.752. Additional shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift.

Location of position: Norfolk Regional Center
Examples of Work
Licensed Practical Nurse to perform duties within scope of practice including medication administration; documentation; initiate therapeutic interactions with patients; perform treatments; transcribe doctor's orders; evaluate physical health and emotional status of patients under supervision of RN; perform assigned patient education; complete order entry; supply inventory and ordering; use of electronic medical record. Will be a contributing member of the interdisciplinary treatment team delivering holistic and individualized care to patients.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: A current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska is required.

PREFERRED: Knowledge or experience working with patients with mental illness or psychiatric disorders. Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to be flexible and adapt to rapidly changing situations.
2. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic working relationships
3. Ability to work and function as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team

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