Registered Nurse - On-Call

Job Posting Information ---------------------------

Hours: On call position; Looking for availability to work all shifts

Psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide nursing services for the Crisis Center. The Center is a 24-hour, 16 bed crisis assessment/stabilization unit for adults who are being detained for evaluation under Nebraska's Mental Health Commitment Act.

Nature of Work/Examples of Work Performed ---------------------------------------------

Involves an initial and ongoing assessment of clients presenting problems/needs and, with the physician, implements a care plan. Will perform therapeutic nursing interventions including crisis intervention, administration of psychotropic medication and patient monitoring, initiation of proper procedures for suicide risk, substance abuse/dependence and restraint/seclusion.

Regular professional communication within a multi-disciplinary team and outside agencies is essential. This position deals with the interface of legal and mental health systems in an inpatient environment.

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Experience in the delivery of nursing care in a psychiatric setting.

Current BLS certification.

One year experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------

Qualifications:

Graduation from a school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing with a valid Diploma of Nursing or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills and meets licensure requirements.

Necessary Special Requirement

Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska.

THOSE HIRED MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS UP TO $75,000.

We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and up to 16 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $30,000 of Life Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan. When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses after you leave County employment.
• Optional benefits include:

+ Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Allstate Voluntary Plans

+ Supplemental Term Life

+ Deferred Compensation Plans