Physician Assistant: Graduation from an American Medical Association approved Physician Assistant program or have passed the National Commission Certification examination; supervisory experience helpful.
Nurse Practitioner: Successful completion of an accredited program for Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. Incumbents must have a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse and be certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Life Sciences including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Histology, and Embryology; the use and effect of modern drugs; primary care medicine as outlined by the Nebraska State Board of Medical Examiners for Physician Assistants.
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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$57.551
Job Posting:
JR2026-00026796 Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Reception and Treatment Center (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
07-01-2026
Job Description:
Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call 402-479-5630. For American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.
The NDCS is seeking to hire a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide primary health care services. Selected candidate will be joining our staff of Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and other health care professionals.
Starting wage for Physician Assistant $57.551/hour
Starting wage for Nurse Practitioner $59.099/hour
Requirements / Qualifications
Son · Lincoln, NE