Licensed Practical Nurse - NRC

State of Nebraska Norfolk, NE 68701, US

$40 / hour

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate:

$40.000

Job Posting:

JR2026-00026251 Licensed Practical Nurse - NRC (Evergreen) (Open)

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

07-02-2026

Job Description:

🌟 New Starting pay rate of $40.00/hour plus additional $3/hour facility differential pay plus shift differential pay available to new hires! 🌟

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 skilled, caring, Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team. In this role you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical care and support to adult patients with mental illness at Norfolk Regional Center.

The Norfolk Regional Center (NRC) was created by an act of the Nebraska Legislature in 1885. NRC currently serves two distinct populations of adult males who are committed by a Mental Health Board for inpatient psychiatric treatment. In 2006, NRC began providing treatment to individuals who have sexually offended. The Nebraska Sex Offender (SO) Treatment Program improves public safety by reducing the risk of re-offense, while also improving the quality of patients' lives.

In 2018, NRC opened the Medical Support Program and began providing high quality nursing and medical treatment for men with significant physical conditions and a variety of psychiatric, cognitive, and aging issues. The program provides activities designed to maintain optimal functioning while at the same time meeting the specific psychiatric care and safety needs of each patient.

You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans

Licensed Practical Nurses perform duties within scope of practice including:

• Medication administration

• Documentation

• Initiate therapeutic interactions with patients

• Perform treatments

• Transcribe doctor's orders

• Evaluate physical health and emotional status of patients

• Perform assigned patient education

• Complete order entry

• Supply inventory and ordering; use of electronic medical record.

• Will be a contributing member of the interdisciplinary treatment team delivering holistic and individualized care to patients

Starting Pay Rate: $40.00/hour for new hires. Additional $3/hour facility differential pay, plus additional shift differential pay.

Available Shift Options

8-Hour Shifts

Day Shift: 6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Evening Shift: 2:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.
Night Shift: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

12-Hour Shifts

Midday Shift: 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.
Day Shift: 6:45 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Overnight Shift: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.

Scheduling Structure

Our regular scheduling model offers consistency and predictability, including:

Two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts each week
Every 3rd weekend rotation

Requirements/ Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: A current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge or experience working with patients with mental illness or psychiatric disorders. Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Ability to: be flexible and adapt to rapidly changing situations. Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic working relationships. Work and function as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Behavioral Health, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.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.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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