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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:

$38.853

Job Posting:

JR2026-00024069 Administrative Nurse - YRTC Omaha (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking compassionate and committed individuals with leadership experience to join our team as an Administrative Nurse at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Omaha. These professionals provide essential oversight for nursing services that support male youth. This vital role directly supports our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives.

 

About the Role

The Administrative Nurse is a first line supervisor over professional and direct care nursing staff in the delivery of nursing services at YRTC Omaha.

Key Responsibilities

The Administrative Nurse will:

• Supervise the medical department and direct care nursing staff at YRTC Omaha

• Oversee daily medical care of youth, daily medical tasks, and manage medical processes

• Ensure proper emergency care is provided to youth

• Consult with the Health Authority and APRN to ensure medical practices and procedures are provided within the scope of practice

Work Schedule

The training schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The work schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM . This position may also require some weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Wage: $38.853 - $57.274/hour. Additional $3/hour facility differential pay when working

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 and one year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience in the nursing and/or medical field

• Experience working with youth

Work Environment & Expectations

The Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Omaha will be opening in mid-late 2026. This program was established to provide services to male youth and offers evidence-based cognitive behavioral, skill-building and substance abuse programming, including:

• Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)

• Aggression Replacement Training (ART)

• Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA)

• Lion Heart's Power Source Program

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Additional groups include youth feedback and team building.

• Individual therapy is also offered to youth with behavioral, mental health, and substance abuse needs. Therapists use an integrated care model to address co-occurring issues.

• Youth who have the need, will receive management for psychotropic medications through a contracted Adolescent Psychiatrist or a Psychiatric APRN.

• Case Managers and therapists work together to develop case plans with outcomes determined by each youth's risks and needs. Other assessments are used to determine treatment needs.

• Youth can earn incentives and privileges based on positive behavior. Incentives can include group outings, special treats, or other fun on-campus or off-campus activities.

• Youth may also participate in community service projects, based on positive behaviors, and earned privileges.

Why Join Us?

Working at DHHS offers more than a paycheck—it provides purpose. Benefits include:

• Vacation and sick leave begin accruing immediately upon hire.

• 13 paid holidays per year.

• Agency-backed retirement plan with 156% employer match.

• Supportive leadership and team culture.

• Numerous opportunities for internal advancement and promotion.

Start your career with Nebraska today and make a meaningful impact on families across our state!

 

 

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Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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