Licensed Practical Nurse - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Tecumseh, NE Hiring Rate: $40.000 Licensed Practical Nurse - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (Open) Starting wage $40.000/hour. Additional $3.00/hour facility differential for hours worked, plus $1.50 - $2.50 shift differential. 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 The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating institutions statewide, which house approximately 5,800 inmates. 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). Information about the Department can be found at: For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at View email address on click.appcast.io. DUTIES: Perform patient care in a clinic or hospital setting in a correctional institution. Administer medications, transcribe and carry out doctor's orders, assess patients utilizing protocols, triage, respond to emergencies. Assist in moving inmate patients. Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies and medications. Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: 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. Other: 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 NDCS Pre-service Training Program. 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: 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters! #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Nebraska