Registered Nurse Behavioral Health - Reception and Treatment Center

State of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68522, US

$50 / hour

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$50.000

Job Posting:

JR2026-00027485 Registered Nurse Behavioral Health - Reception and Treatment Center (Evergreen) (Open)

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

07-10-2026

Job Description:

0700 - 1700 shift available, inquire at the time of interview.
✨Starting wage $50.000/hour. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.
✨ We want you to join our team!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal
government
• Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities

Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

Under limited supervision of a Nursing Director/Associate or Nurse Supervisor, provides nursing care to incarcerated individuals with behavioral health conditions, including but not limited to mental health disorders and substance abuse issues. The role involves performing assessments, developing care plans, administering medications, and offering crisis intervention while maintaining safety and security within the facility.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A current license in good standing 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 in assigning, reviewing, leading, or supervising the work of others. Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferably with a background in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing. Experience in a correctional or secure healthcare environment is highly preferred.

Other: Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Will complete four to eight weeks of on the job training. Must submit to background security 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.

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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