State of Nebraska is hiring : Registered Nurse in Lincoln

The work we do matters!\nHiring Agency : Correctional Services - Agency 46\nLocation : Lincoln, NE, Tecumseh, NE Hiring Rate : $50.000 Job Posting : JR2025-00013375 Registered Nurse (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed) : Job Description : Varying shifts available, inquire at the time of interview.\nStarting wage $50.000 / hour.\nAdditional $3 / hour facility differential for hours worked, plus $1.50 - $2.50 shift differential.\nWe want you to join our team!\n

• 13 paid holidays\n
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)\n
• Military leave\n
• 156% state-matched retirement\n
• Tuition reimbursement\n
• Employee assistance program\n
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans\n
• Dental and vision insurance plans\n
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy\n
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal\ngovernment\n
• Meaningful public service service with a purpose!\n
• Numerous training and development opportunities\nThe Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine institutions, which house approximately 5,200 inmates, statewide.\nThe department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe." Information about the Department can be found at : For more information call 402-471-2654.\nFor Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.\nUnder limited supervision of a Nursing Director / Associate or Nurse Supervisor, provides professional nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled inmates.\n- 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.\n- Performs patient care in a clinic or hospital setting.\n- Administer medications, transcribe and carry out doctor's orders, assess patients utilizing protocols, triage.\nAssist in moving patients.\nStarting pay rate : $50.000 / hour plus additional $3.00 / hour facility differential for hours worked.\nAlso eligible for $1.50 - $2.50 / hour shift differentials for certain shifts worked.\nRequirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : 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.\nPreferred Qualifications : Experience in assigning, reviewing, leading, or supervising the work of others.\nOther : Must possess a valid driver's license.\nMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance.\nWill complete four to eight weeks of on the job training.\nMust submit to background security check.\nApplicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre-employment medical examination and a drug test.\nOnce at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' Pre-service Training Program.\nBenefits 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.\nYour paycheck is just part of your total compensation.\nCheck out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!\nBenefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.\nFor more information on benefits, please visit : Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging.\nWe 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.\nCurrent employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career.\nInstead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.