Nurse Practitioner/APRN - LRC at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$53.604



Job Posting:

JR2024-00012136 Nurse Practitioner/APRN - LRC (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, professional Nurse Practitioner/APRN. In this role you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical care to adult patients with mental illness at Lincoln Regional Center (LRC), an inpatient, 250-bed, Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital which is run by NE DHHS and is located in Lincoln, NE.


LRC serves people who need very specialized psychiatric services and provides services to people who, because of mental illness, require a highly structured treatment setting.


You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans


As a Nurse Practitioner/APRN you will:

• Provide direct patient care for involuntary psychiatric inpatients at the Lincoln Regional Center


• Will provide initial psychiatric evaluations, on-going patient evaluations related to progress with treatment and competency, medication management, and oversight of treatment process


• Coordinate the patient's treatment with other members of the treatment team


• Participate with discharge and aftercare recommendations

Pay rate: $53.604 - 96.487/hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of an accredited program for Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. Incumbents must have a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse and be certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska.



Preferred Qualifications: Specialized training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders.






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.



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