What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Son?
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Job Description:
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, caring, full-time Registered Nurse. In this role you will be an integral part of our Child and Family Services Division and provide critical care and support to youth at YRTC Kearney.
Cultivating Change, Fostering Knowledge, Transforming Futures; more than words at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney where Registered Nurses are actively involved in helping youth believe in themselves and the possibilities their futures hold. Join a team that encourages youth to "Believe in Your Strengths" at the YRTC in Kearney.
You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans
The nursing staff at our facility are responsible for conducting physical assessments, documentation, individual interventions, assisting the provider who visit our facility weekly, transcribing orders, maintaining clinical records, management of medication orders, refills and pharmaceutical communications including auditing medication errors and managing corrective action plans. Nursing provides management of immunization schedules and updating the state system as well as providing medical support to our facility employees. Nursing staff provide supportive care to the dental providers. Nurses also provide educational in-services for the staff & educate youth daily. Nursing staff is responsible for providing medication aide education, certification, submitting licensure and renewal of applications. Nurses also provide support in the school system to accommodate any identified needs in a timely manner. Nursing staff link communication needs with outside providers to maintain continuity of care with mental health needs and mental health providers, as well as case managers and direct care staff.
Pay Rate: Starting pay rate: $51.336 /hour for new hires. Additional Facility Differential Pay of $3.00/hour when working.
Work Schedule: Full-time. Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Rotating on-call coverage required.
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.
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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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