The work we do matters!\n\nHiring Agency\n\nHealth & Human Services - Agency 25\n\nLocation : \n\nNorfolk, NE\n\nHiring Rate\n\n$38.853\n\nJob Posting\n\nJR2025-00020125 Administrative Nurse - Norfolk Regional Center (Open)\n\nApplications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed) : \n\nJob Description\n\nThe Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, "Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.\n\nWe recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.\n\nWe are looking for a skilled, detail oriented, Registered Nurse with leadership experience to serve as an Administrative Nurse. In this supervisory role, you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical oversight and support for nursing services at the Norfolk Regional Center.\n\nYou have the passion, we have the opportunities – let's make a difference for Nebraskans\n\nAs An Administrative Nurse, You Will\n
- Serve as a competent, professional, and empathetic role model and leader.\n
- Participate in Nursing and / or NRC facility meetings to promote teamwork and provide effective communications with other disciplines and assigned staff.\n
- Complete performance evaluations, goal setting, competency, and disciplinary processes with assigned staff.\n
- Participate in the Treatment Team process utilizing a holistic approach with the patients and oversee timely completion of treatment plans.\n
- Serve as Case Manager and House Supervisor and may serve as the Acting Director of Nursing in their absence.\n
- Ensure documentation by nursing staff meets accrediting agencies' standards.\n
- Participate in processes to meet the Federal Regulation Standards.\n
- Participate in performance improvement activities and encourage assigned staff to be involved in performance improvement work teams.\n
- Investigate assigned employee alleged work rule violations; initiate appropriate disciplinary action based on findings from employee investigations.\n
- Participate in Nursing / Hospital Committees or ensure ward representation is appointed to attend.\n
- Provide Nursing Administration with requested information quickly, succinctly, and completely.\n
- Maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and / or other hospital information.\n\nPay Rate : $38.853 / hour - $57.274 / hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and / or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. $3 / hour facility differential pay and shift differential pay in addition to hourly pay rate.\n\nWork Schedule : Full-time, working mostly 7am – 3pm shifts, to include some 10 hours shifts. Works every 5th weekend.\n\nRequirements / Qualifications\n\nMinimum 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 and one year of relevant experience.\n\nPreferred Qualifications : Behavioral Health experience is preferred. Supervisory and / or leadership experience preferred.\n\nAdditional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Highly organized, good communication, leadership skills, and time management skills. Works well with others utilizing a team concept.\n\nBenefits\n\nWe 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.\n\nCheck 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\n\nEqual Opportunity Statement\n\nThe 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.\n\nCurrent employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.