What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/APRN position at State of Nebraska?
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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, professional Nurse Practitioner/APRN. In this role you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical care to adult patients with mental illness at Lincoln Regional Center (LRC), an inpatient, 250-bed, Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital which is run by NE DHHS and is located in Lincoln, NE.
LRC serves people who need very specialized psychiatric services and provides services to people who, because of mental illness, require a highly structured treatment setting.
You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans
As a Nurse Practitioner/APRN you will:
- Provide direct patient care for involuntary psychiatric inpatients at the Lincoln Regional Center
- Will provide initial psychiatric evaluations, on-going patient evaluations related to progress with treatment and competency, medication management, and oversight of treatment process
- Coordinate the patient's treatment with other members of the treatment team
- Participate with discharge and aftercare recommendations
Pay rate: $53.604 - 96.487/hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of an accredited program for Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. Incumbents must have a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse and be certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska.
Preferred Qualifications: Specialized training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders.
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.
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.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying
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These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
Salary : $54 - $96
