Administrative Nurse - Reception and Treatment Center

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$40.796

Job Posting

JR2026-00026926 Administrative Nurse - Reception and Treatment Center (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

06-23-2026

Job Description

Wage may be commensurate with years of nursing experience. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked!

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine 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). 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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

Duties

*Supervises nursing and direct care staff in the delivery of nursing services within a correctional facility. *Consults with clinical staff in coordinating individual inmate patient care treatment plans. *Resolves conflicts between patients and employees as well as personnel related problems. *Remains current with Nebraska RN Licensure and annual training to ensure competency and professionalism in the work environment. *Administers nursing service activities. Performs nursing tasks in emergencies. *Completes performance evaluations on subordinate nursing service employees.

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 and one year of relevant experience.

Preferred

Qualifications

Experience in assigning, reviewing, leading, or supervising the work of others.

Other : Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Must submit to a security background 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.

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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.