What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - YRTC Hastings position at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services?
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Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Hastings, NE
Hiring Rate
$51.336
Job Posting
JR2026-00024589 Registered Nurse - YRTC Hastings (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, detail oriented, Registered Nurse. In this role, you will be an integral part of our Children and Family Services Division and provide critical nursing support at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Hastings, NE.
Job Duties
The nursing staff at YRTC Hastings are responsible for physical health assessments, documentation of care, assisting in off campus medical appointments, assisting the APRN in medical and medication management care for our youth, maintaining clinical records, transcribing orders for medications/treatments and collaboration with pharmacies to access medications. Nursing provides immunizations to the youth, maintains required documentation for the Vaccines for Children Program, documentation of vaccines in NESIIS and also provides immunizations for staff as needed. Nursing staff provides the direction and monitoring of staff certified as Medication Aides, provides the initial/renewal/as needed Medication Aide training, audits for medication administration, documents medication administration errors, and develops corrective action plans to address any errors. Collaboration of dental, vision, mental health ,and any other specialty services the youth may require. Education is also provided, by nursing staff, for youth, family, and staff through the needs identified. The education is provided on an individual basis, in-services, or in group settings to meet the needs.
Pay Rate: $51.336/hour for new hires. Additional $3/hour facility differential pay and shift differential pay when working.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. on-call rotation, weekends and holidays off excluding on-call.
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
Other: Must have a valid driver’s license
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.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.
Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Hastings, NE
Hiring Rate
$51.336
Job Posting
JR2026-00024589 Registered Nurse - YRTC Hastings (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, detail oriented, Registered Nurse. In this role, you will be an integral part of our Children and Family Services Division and provide critical nursing support at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Hastings, NE.
Job Duties
The nursing staff at YRTC Hastings are responsible for physical health assessments, documentation of care, assisting in off campus medical appointments, assisting the APRN in medical and medication management care for our youth, maintaining clinical records, transcribing orders for medications/treatments and collaboration with pharmacies to access medications. Nursing provides immunizations to the youth, maintains required documentation for the Vaccines for Children Program, documentation of vaccines in NESIIS and also provides immunizations for staff as needed. Nursing staff provides the direction and monitoring of staff certified as Medication Aides, provides the initial/renewal/as needed Medication Aide training, audits for medication administration, documents medication administration errors, and develops corrective action plans to address any errors. Collaboration of dental, vision, mental health ,and any other specialty services the youth may require. Education is also provided, by nursing staff, for youth, family, and staff through the needs identified. The education is provided on an individual basis, in-services, or in group settings to meet the needs.
Pay Rate: $51.336/hour for new hires. Additional $3/hour facility differential pay and shift differential pay when working.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. on-call rotation, weekends and holidays off excluding on-call.
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
Other: Must have a valid driver’s license
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.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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