Registered Nurse - Whitehall
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services -
Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $51.336 Job Posting:
JR2026-00024564 Registered Nurse - Whitehall (Open) Applications No
Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open
until closed): 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 Registered Nurse. In this role you will be an integral
part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical care to
youth at Lincoln Regional Center - Whitehall. You have the passion,
we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans
As a Registered Nurse you will: • Provides professional nursing
care for for youth at Lincoln Regional Center - Whitehall • Provide
clinical direction and guidance to direct care staff • Provide
direct patient nursing care and treatments within the scope of
licensure • Direct, coordinate, monitor, and/or provide patient
care activities and the delivery of nursing care by licensed
professional nursing and direct care staff • Train nursing or
direct care staff in appropriate nursing care standards and
techniques to maintain standards of quality patient care • Make
patient rounds; closely monitor the condition of patients; assess
health status and implement appropriate nursing interventions •
Administer medications and/or treatments or supervises the
administration of medications by licensed or certified staff
members • Evaluate and reports patient symptoms, progress, and
reactions to medications • Consult with physicians, psychiatrists,
psychologists, and other treatment staff members to communicate
necessary information to assure quality patient care • Write a
variety of reports on patient progress, medication use • Initiate
and complete patient focused actions necessary to accomplish the
goals defined in the plan of care • Ensure patient records are kept
current, transcribe physician's orders and record medications •
Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team and assist in
the evaluation of patient progress • Develop, implement, evaluate,
and revise nursing care plans and communicate any changes Hiring
rate: New increased pay rate of $51.336/hour for new hires, plus
additional $3/hour facility differential pay plus shift
differential pay. Work schedule: Full time position available
working three 12-hour shifts from 9am - 9pm and one 4-hour shift
from 5pm - 9pm each week, working every other weekend and every
other holiday. Position will also be required to work in the
on-call rotation. 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. Preferred
Qualifications: Experience working with youth. Experience with
first aid and/or wound care. Other: Must be at least 21 years of
age to work with youth. Must possess a Valid driver's license or
the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Knowledge of: nursing theory and practice; accepted standards of
care; policies and procedures governing nursing care; sanitation
and infection control standards, policies, and procedures;
techniques of providing quality nursing care; standards for
charting medical records; current medications, their uses and
reactions; Nebraska regulations pertaining to nursing scope of
practice. Skill in: coordinating and providing nursing care.
Ability to: observe changes in the medical condition of patients
and effectively communicate these changes to other nursing staff
members and physicians; consult with clinical specialists; instruct
others in patient care; maintain accurate medical records and write
periodic reports; communicate effectively with medical
professionals, direct care staff members, and other facility staff
members; follow oral and written instructions in exact detail,
maintain a helpful and empathetic attitude toward patients;
participate on an interdisciplinary team; utilize sound and
effective professional nursing judgment. For more information about
the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the
Division of Developmental Disabilities, please visit our website,
http://dhhs.ne.gov. For more information about this position
contact Nichole Newland by phone at 531-207-5418 or email
nichole.newland@nebraska.gov. 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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