LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2 • - 01212025- 64682

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time 01 / 21 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time Closing Date / Time 02 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $2,867.00 - $4,288.00 Salary (Annually) $34,404.00 - $51,456.00 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

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Currently licensed as a practical nurse.

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.

Positions within the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Services will be required to :

1. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.

2. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.

3. Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check.

4. Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry.

Overview

Summary : Under general supervision, is responsible for licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features : This is the working level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series. An employee in this class is responsible for providing licensed practical nursing health care support in a hospital, clinic, institution, or in the home. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and / or weekends. This class differs from Licensed Practical Nurse 3 in that the latter is responsible for leading the work of technical nursing staff.

Responsibilities

Assisting and Caring for Others :

• Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
• Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor.
• Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol.
• Takes the patient's vital signs.
• Identifies patient's allergies.
• Administers medication.
• Monitors side effects of medication.
• Observes effectiveness of medications.
• Feeds the patient.
• Bathes the patient.
• Prepares the patient for laboratory tests.
• Obtains required lab specimens per protocol.
• Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory.
• Performs other procedures per protocol.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others :

Documenting / Recording Information :

Monitoring and Controlling Resources :

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material :

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships :

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates :

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization :

Coaching and Developing Others :

Competencies (KSA's)

Knowledge :

Skills :

Abilities :

Competencies :

Tools & Equipment

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.

Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.