State of Nebraska

The State of Nebraska as an employer encompasses various agencies under the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), established in 1965 by the Nebraska Legislature to provide centralized support services to state agencies, boards, and commissions. DAS focuses on creating opportunity through more effective, efficient, and customer-focused state government. Nursing positions within the state's Veterans Affairs system involve comprehensive care coordination, including admission assessments, care plan development, ongoing nursing care, client advocacy, and leadership in quality improvement, safety, and infection control. Nurses at this facility work 12-hour shifts with set block schedules, offering predictable scheduling patterns. The role requires a current Nebraska RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact authority, along with successful passage of background checks and pre-employment drug screening. The starting wage range is $40.389 to $52.895 per hour. As a state government employer, the position offers the stability and structured environment typical of public sector employment, with a clear mission of serving those who have served the country.

The Nebraska Department of Administrative Services states its mission as 'creating opportunity through more effective, more efficient, and customer-focused state government,' with a focus on streamlining processes, improving services, and saving taxpayer dollars. The broader University of Nebraska system emphasizes teaching, research, and service as its three primary missions, serving as the state's primary intellectual center. While not specific to the Veterans Affairs division, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Nebraska Medicine share organizational values known as ITEACH: Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage, and Healing — values chosen through a collaborative process involving 150 employees and reflecting the broader Nebraska healthcare culture.