Registered Nurse Behavioral Health - Nebraska State Penitentiary

State of Nebraska

• $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse license in Nebraska or Nurse Licensure Compact authority.
  • 1-3 years of RN experience, ideally in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing.
  • Experience in a correctional healthcare setting is highly preferred.
  • Ability to assign and supervise the work of others.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care to incarcerated individuals with behavioral health conditions.
  • Perform comprehensive assessments to develop individualized care plans.
  • Administer medications safely and accurately within facility protocols.
  • Offer crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Ensure safety and security protocols are adhered to during nursing care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package including paid time off.
  • Retirement plans and professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunities to enhance your career and work-life balance.
  • Eligibility for various benefits may vary based on position and employment status.
Full Job Description
Under limited supervision of a Nursing Director/Associate or Nurse Supervisor, provides nursing care to incarcerated individuals with behavioral health conditions, including but not limited to mental health disorders and substance abuse issues. The role involves performing assessments, developing care plans, administering medications, and offering crisis intervention while maintaining safety and security within the facility. Requirements / 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in assigning, reviewing, leading, or supervising the work of others. Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferably with a background in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing. Experience in a correctional or secure healthcare environment is highly preferred. Other: 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 Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' Pre-service Training Program. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits 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. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check 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

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