LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2* - 08042026-79763

Location: Columbia, TN – Department of Health, Maury County. Full-time position requiring a criminal background check.

Pay

$2,896.00 – $4,331.00 monthly ($34,752.00 – $51,972.00 annually).

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.

Driver record must show no DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations in the past five years.

About the Role

Under general supervision, this working-level position provides licensed practical nursing health care support in hospitals, clinics, institutions, or homes. Employees may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform BLS, CPR, and other emergency responses.
• Follow prescribed health care plans or protocols, take vital signs, and administer medication.
• Educate patients/caregivers on maintaining optimal health, including self-care techniques such as dressing changes, self-examinations, and activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene).
• Demonstrate the use of adaptive equipment/devices.
• Document assessments, care, education provided, orders followed, medical interventions, completed tests/results, and drug administration/effectiveness.
• Collaborate with staff to identify patient/client needs and discuss comprehensive health plans.
• Maintain a secure, current inventory of health care supplies and report discrepancies.
• Ensure medical equipment and work areas are clean and serviceable; report maintenance issues or repairs.
• Provide education to employees and others.
• Communicate with internal and external entities.

Skills & Competencies

• Nimble learning
• Manages complexity
• Courage and action orientation
• Interpersonal savvy
• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures
• Understanding of human behavior
• Customer and personal service skills
• Active learning and listening
• Effective speaking and reading comprehension
• Social perceptiveness
• Time management
• Deductive and inductive reasoning
• Written comprehension and clarity of speech
• Problem sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic devices
• Various medical equipment and devices