Administrative Nurse - Reception And Treatment Center

Description
Wage is determined by years of nursing experience. Hiring rate is $36.278/hour. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked!
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine institutions, which house approximately 5,200 inmates, statewide. The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA).
Candidates will model the NDCS Values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe."
Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call the Director of Nursing at (402) 479-5632. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact ADA Coordinator Mike Carr at 402-479-5812.
Examples of Work
Supervises nursing and direct care staff in the delivery of nursing services within a correctional facility. Consults with clinical staff in coordinating individual inmate patient care treatment plans. Resolves conflicts between patients and employees as well as personnel related problems. Remains current with NE RN Licensure and annual training to ensure competency and professionalism in the work environment. Administers nursing service activities. Completes performance evaluations on subordinate nursing service employees. Performs nursing tasks in emergencies.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: 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.
PREFERRED: Experience in assigning, reviewing, leading, or supervising the work of others.
OTHER: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance. 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.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of: Registered Nurse theory and practice; accepted standards of care; planning, providing and evaluation quality nursing care; Nebraska regulations pertaining to nursing practice, including scope and parameters.
Skill in: coordinating and providing nursing care.
Ability to: supervise subordinate nurses in facility; directing nursing activities. Ability to: supervise a shift or program for nursing care.