The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate:

$51.336

Job Posting:

JR2026-00025574 Registered Nurse (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.

We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

We are looking for a skilled, caring, full-time Registered Nurse. In this role you will be an integral part of our Child and Family Services Division and provide critical care and support to youth at YRTC Kearney.

Cultivating Change, Fostering Knowledge, Transforming Futures; more than words at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney where Registered Nurses are actively involved in helping youth believe in themselves and the possibilities their futures hold. Join a team that encourages youth to “Believe in Your Strengths” at the YRTC in Kearney.

You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans

 

The nursing staff at our facility are responsible for conducting physical assessments, documentation, individual interventions, assisting the provider who visit our facility weekly, transcribing orders, maintaining clinical records, management of medication orders, refills and pharmaceutical communications including auditing medication errors and managing corrective action plans. Nursing provides management of immunization schedules and updating the state system as well as providing medical support to our facility employees. Nursing staff provide supportive care to the dental providers. Nurses also provide educational in-services for the staff & educate youth daily. Nursing staff is responsible for providing medication aide education, certification, submitting licensure and renewal of applications. Nurses also provide support in the school system to accommodate any identified needs in a timely manner. Nursing staff link communication needs with outside providers to maintain continuity of care with mental health needs and mental health providers, as well as case managers and direct care staff.

Pay Rate: Starting pay rate: $51.336 /hour for new hires. Additional Facility Differential Pay of $3.00/hour when working.

Work Schedule: Full-time. Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Rotating on-call coverage required.

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.

 

 

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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.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.