Registered Nurse - On-Call

Registered Nurse - On-Call

Salary

$38.84 - $49.76 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

On call

Job Number

202600595C

Department

Mental Health Crisis Center

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 9:28 AM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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 Nebraskas 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

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

• 1. This application is hand scored.
• 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
• 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and may not receive full credit.
• 4. Copied/Pasted answers may not receive full credit.
• 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
• 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
• 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

02

I understand this is an "on-call" position with hours to be arranged. This position is not eligible for benefits.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in another state?

• Yes
• No

05

If yes, please list the state(s). If not applicable, enter N/A.

06

I understand this position involves lifting up to 50 pounds

• Acknowledge

07

What experience do you have in the delivery of nursing services?

08

Indicate if you have experience in the following (check all that apply):

• Independent assessment of psychiatric/behavioral needs
• Independent assessment of patients with chemical dependency needs
• Independent assessment of physical needs
• Independent assessment of physical, mental status changes due to medication administration or injury
• Conducting rounds to observe level of patient care
• Administering physician ordered treatments
• Assessment/monitoring patient use of psychotropic drugs
• Administering medication (IM - po - sbq)
• Direct communication with attending physician
• Assuring proper charting and documentation
• No experience

09

Do you have experience maintaining communication with facility staff, patients, and family members?

• Yes
• No

10

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.

11

If yes, please describe your work duties including how you have gone about maintaining good relations and communication with them. If not applicable, enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

Phone (402) 441-7597

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm