Licensed Practical Nurse

Join the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in "Helping People Live Better Lives." With continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can join a team of professional nurses where the work culture encompasses passion, integrity, and fulfillment. The Norfolk Regional Center is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses with teamwork and adaptability skills. Join #TeamDHHS today! 

Full-Time: $16.048-$20.060 per hour. Additional pay based on experience. Guaranteed 40 hours per week for full-time employees, generous shift differentials up to $1.50 per hour, flexible schedules and overtime available. Excellent benefits and retirement contribution match of 156%. 

Licensed Practical Nurse to perform duties within scope of practice including medication administration; documentation; initiate therapeutic interactions with patients; perform treatments; transcribe doctor's orders; evaluate physical health and emotional status of patients under supervision of RN; perform assigned patient education; complete order entry; supply inventory and ordering; use of electronic medical record. Will be a contributing member of the interdisciplinary treatment team delivering holistic and individualized care to patients. 

REQUIREMENTS: 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. 

PREFERRED: Knowledge or experience working with patients with mental illness or psychiatric disorders. 

OTHER: Will consider candidates eligible for license within three months of application. Candidates must obtain license before start date.

Ability to be flexible and adapt to rapidly changing situations; maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic working relationships; work and function as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team