LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 3 - 10212025-72098

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Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time : 10 / 21 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time

Closing Date / Time : 10 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) : $3,229.00 - $4,852.00

Salary (Annually) : $38,748.00 - $58,224.00

Job Type : Full-Time

City, State Location : Chattanooga, TN

Department : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MOCCASIN BEND MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HAMILTON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Currently licensed as a practical nurse and experience equivalent to two years of licensed practical nursing.

Necessary Special Qualifications : Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty which includes leading others in work; and performs related work as required. This is the lead level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series. An employee in this class is assigned to work in a hospital, clinic, institution, or in the home and lead the work of technical nursing staff in the setting. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and / or weekends. This class differs from Licensed Practical Nurse 2 in that the latter is not responsible for leading the work of technical nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Leads the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients. Advises subordinate staff in policies and procedures.
• Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses. Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol, takes the patient's vital signs, and administers medication.
• Educates patients / caregivers how to maintain optimal health status. Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment / devices.
• Documents assessments, care, and education provided to the patient. Documents orders followed, medical interventions, completed tests / results, and the administration / effectiveness of drugs.
• Discusses the patients comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients / clients needs. Provides education to employees and others.
• Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies. Reports discrepancies in the inventory.
• Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable. Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.
• Communicates with internal and external entities.

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TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications :

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.