Licensed Practical Nurse - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

State of Nebraska

$83K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in Nebraska or Compact license.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
  • Pass background security and pre-employment medical checks.
  • Complete on-the-job training of 4-8 weeks.
  • Successful completion of NDCS Pre-service Training Program.

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient care in a correctional clinic or hospital setting.
  • Administer medications and execute doctor's orders.
  • Assess patients according to established protocols.
  • Triage and respond to medical emergencies.
  • Assist in the transport of inmate patients.
  • Manage inventory and order supplies and medications.

Benefits

  • 13 paid holidays annually.
  • 24 days of vacation and sick leave accrued immediately.
  • 156% state-matched retirement savings plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement.
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance coverage.
  • Employee assistance programs for support.
  • Employer-paid life insurance policy of $20,000.
Full Job Description

Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46


Location:

Tecumseh, NE


Hiring Rate:

$40.000


Job Posting:


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Job Description:

We want you to join our team! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Varying shifts available, inquire at the time of interview. ✨Starting wage $40.000/hour. Additional $3.00/hour facility differential for hours worked, plus $1.50 - $2.50 shift differential.✨

• 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

DUTIES:
Perform patient care in a clinic or hospital setting in a correctional institution.
Administer medications, transcribe and carry out doctor's orders, assess patients utilizing protocols, triage, respond to emergencies.
Assist in moving inmate patients.
Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies and medications.


 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Other: 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.


 


 

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Benefits

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