Registered Nurse - YRTC-K

Are you a Registered Nurse with a HEART for the Youth of Nebraska - do you want a career where you can make a difference Helping People Live Better Lives? The Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney has an opportunity for YOU! Come join our team, we offer great benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, generous leave AND MORE! **Nearly graduated and new graduates welcome! Candidates must obtain licensure prior to employment. **

Hiring rate of position: $25.012 - $31.265 per hour, compensation is based on experience

Location of position: YRTC-Kearney

Work schedule: M-F 8:00-5:00, On-call after hours and weekends

Directs, coordinates, monitors, and/or provides patient care. Trains direct care staff in appropriate nursing care standards and techniques to maintain standards of quality patient care. Assists in the orientation of newly hired nurses. Monitors the medical condition of patients; assesses health status and implements appropriate nursing interventions. Administers medications and/or treatments or supervises the administration of medications by licensed or certified staff members. Evaluates and reports patient symptoms, progress, and reactions to medications. Consults with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other treatment staff members to communicate necessary information to assure quality patient care. Writes a variety of reports on patient progress, medication use, initiates and completes patient focused actions necessary to accomplish the goals defined in the plan of care. Ensures patient records are kept current, transcribes physician's orders and records medications. Assists in the evaluation of patient progress as part of the interdisciplinary team; participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team; develops, implements, evaluates, and revises nursing care plans and communicates any changes. Provides ongoing medication and health education to patients.

REQUIREMENTS: 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.

OTHER: Consideration will be given to applicants who will receive a degree / license within 90 days of application date. Candidates must obtain licensure prior to employment. Valid Drivers license required.