Registered Nurse - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: York
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services -
Agency 46 Location: York, NE Hiring Rate: $50.000 Job Posting:
JR2026-00022492 Registered Nurse - Nebraska Correctional Center for
Women (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is
displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description:
Varying shifts available, inquire at the time of interview.
?Starting wage $50.000/hour. Additional $3/hour facility
differential for hours worked, plus $1.50 - $2.50 shift
differential.? We want you to join our team! • 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 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
402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at
megan.jones@nebraska.gov. Under limited supervision of a Nursing
Director/Associate or Nurse Supervisor, provides professional
nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled inmates. Provides
clinical direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses and
direct care staff, provides direct patient nursing care and
treatment within the scope of licensure in a correctional setting.
Performs patient care in a clinic or hospital setting. Administer
medications, transcribe and carry out doctor's orders, assess
patients utilizing protocols, triage. Assist in moving patients.
Starting pay rate: $50.000/hour plus additional $3.00/hour facility
differential for hours worked. Also eligible for $1.50 - $2.50/hour
shift differentials for certain shifts worked. Requirements /
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : A current license in good
standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority
based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a Registered
Nurse in Nebraska. Preferred Qualifications : Experience in
assigning, reviewing, leading, or supervising the work of others.
Other : Must possess a valid driver's license. 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 Nebraska
Department of Correctional Services' Pre-service Training Program.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't
apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday
and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing
page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page:
https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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.htmlbenefits 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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