The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Beatrice, NE

Hiring Rate:

$40.000

Job Posting:

JR2026-00025880 Licensed Practical Nurse - 1st Shift - BSDC (Open)

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

05-14-2026

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 skilled, professional, Licensed Practical Nurses whose teamwork and adaptability skills take it one step further. In this role you will be an integral part of our Developmental Disabilities Division and provide critical care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Beatrice State Developmental Center.

You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans

Licensed Practical Nurses will:

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care

• Receive professional and administrative supervision from Clinical RN and RN Supervisor

• Administer Medication and treatments to include Enteral (G-tube), medications/feedings

• Transcribe medical orders

• Electronic charting

PAY RATE: Starting pay rate: $40.00/hour for new hires. Additional $3/hour facility differential pay, plus additional shift differential pay.

SCHEDULE: Full-time position on 1st shift

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: A current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Computer skills including electronic health record.

Other: Will consider candidates eligible for license within 3 months of application. Candidates must obtain license before start date.

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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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