Registered Nurse - Reception and Treatment Center

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 authorization
  • Experience leading or supervising clinical staff (preferred)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance
  • Completion of on-the-job training (4 to 8 weeks)
  • Pass pre-employment medical examination and drug test

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled inmates
  • Direct and guide Licensed Practical Nurses and direct care staff
  • Administer medications and carry out doctor's orders
  • Assess patients and utilize triage protocols
  • Assist in patient mobility and activities

Benefits

  • 13 paid holidays
  • 24 days of vacation and sick leave in your first year, accruing immediately
  • 156% state-matched retirement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Numerous training and development opportunities
Full Job Description

Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$50.000


Job Posting:


Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-04-2026


Job Description:

Varying shifts available, inquire at the time of interview. ✨Starting wage $50.000/hour. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked, plus $1.50 - $2.50 shift differential.✨ We want you to join our team!

• 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

Under limited supervision of a Nursing Director/Associate or Nurse Supervisor, provides professional nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled inmates. 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. Performs patient care in a clinic or hospital setting. Administer medications, transcribe and carry out doctor's orders, assess patients utilizing protocols, triage. Assist in moving patients.


 

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in assigning, reviewing, leading, or supervising the work of others.

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.


 


 

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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.

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