Registered Nurse - YRTC Hastings
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Hastings
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services -
Agency 25 Location: Hastings, NE Hiring Rate: $51.336 Job Posting:
JR2026-00024589 Registered Nurse - YRTC Hastings (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is
posted as open until closed): Job Description: 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 a skilled,
detail oriented, Registered Nurse. In this role, you will be an
integral part of our Children and Family Services Division and
provide critical nursing support at the Youth Rehabilitation and
Treatment Center in Hastings, NE. Job Duties: The nursing staff at
YRTC Hastings are responsible for physical health assessments,
documentation of care, assisting in off campus medical
appointments, assisting the APRN in medical and medication
management care for our youth, maintaining clinical records,
transcribing orders for medications/treatments and collaboration
with pharmacies to access medications. Nursing provides
immunizations to the youth, maintains required documentation for
the Vaccines for Children Program, documentation of vaccines in
NESIIS and also provides immunizations for staff as needed. Nursing
staff provides the direction and monitoring of staff certified as
Medication Aides, provides the initial/renewal/as needed Medication
Aide training, audits for medication administration, documents
medication administration errors, and develops corrective action
plans to address any errors. Collaboration of dental, vision,
mental health ,and any other specialty services the youth may
require. Education is also provided, by nursing staff, for youth,
family, and staff through the needs identified. The education is
provided on an individual basis, in-services, or in group settings
to meet the needs. Pay Rate: $51.336/hour for new hires. Additional
$3/hour facility differential pay and shift differential pay when
working. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. on-call
rotation, weekends and holidays off excluding on-call. 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with youth
Other: Must have a valid driver’s license 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.htmlbenefits 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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