Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 04/15/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 04/28/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $4,517.00 - $5,638.00
Salary (Annually) $54,204.00 - $67,656.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Lexington, TN
Department Health
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LOCAL HEALTH DIVISION, HENDERSON 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 Registered Nurse.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in 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.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview
Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for registered nursing duties of average difficulty based on based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the working level class in the Registered Nurse sub series. An employee in this class may be assigned to workdays, evenings, nights, and/or weekends in an institution, clinic, hospital, home care, or other health care setting. The RN 2 provides registered nursing care which involves nursing assessment and diagnosis, nursing care planning, nursing care implementation/intervention, and nursing care evaluation. This class differs from Registered Nurse 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for supervision of staff.
Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others:
- Provides nursing care and procedures according to physician's orders and nursing protocol.
- Administers medication according to the physician's orders and protocol.
- Evaluates possible side effects and the overall effectiveness of medication.
- Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
- Participates in emergency response setting.
Getting Information
- Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to protocol.
- Collects patient and family health history data.
- Performs diagnostic tests on collected specimens to determine patient¿s health status.
Documenting/Recording Information
- Documents patient information according to standards of care.
- Completes patient health records (electronic and paper).
- Completes medication record/sheet.
Provide Consultation And Advice To Others
- Makes adjustments to the health care plan of care including changing the patient's goals and nursing interventions.
- Directs patient in building positive relationships and increasing self-esteem.
- Teaches patients or the patient's family the skills needed to maintain physical and mental health.
- Compares patient's level of goal attainment to previously defined goals.
- Determines if patient goals and interventions are effective.
Interpreting The Meaning Of Information For Others
- Explains tests, procedures, and results to appropriate individuals according to protocol.
Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
- Communicates with internal and external entities.
Analyzing Data Or Information
- Compares assessment data to established acceptable ranges to determine abnormalities.
Performing Administrative Activities
- Follows appropriate health care plan.
- Maintains patient health files and legal record of service.
Training And Teaching Others
- Educates the health care plan to patient, family, individuals, groups and others as appropriate.
Communicating With Supervisors, Peers, Or Subordinates
- Discusses the patient's comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patient's needs.
Coordinating The Work And Activities Of Others
- Assigns job duties and activities to subordinates.
Monitor Processes, Materials, Or Surroundings
- Counts and tracks drugs, instruments, and other accountable items.
- Maintains health care equipment, supplies, and inventory.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies
- Learning on the Fly
- Creativity
- Time Management
- Priority Setting
- Standing Alone
- Drive for Results
- Perseverance
- Written Communications
- Approachability
- Boss Relationships
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity and Trust
Knowledge
- Knowledge of principles of nursing, nursing practices, techniques, and applicable laws
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and medical terminology
Skills
- The skill in the application of professional nursing techniques
- The skill to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
- The skill to demonstrate critical thinking techniques to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- The skill to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
- The skill to monitor/ access performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
- The skill to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems
- The skill to adjust actions in relation to others' actions
- The skill to being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
- The skill to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- The skill to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Abilities
- The ability to assess and monitor healthcare outcomes
- The ability to manage change
- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
- The ability to communicate (verbal and written) information and ideas
- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas
- The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem or conflict
- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
- The ability to multitask between two or more activities or sources of information
- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
- The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing
- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
- The ability to see under low light conditions
- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
- The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
- The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
Tools & Equipment
- Electronic devices
- Various medical equipment and devices
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
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.
