LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2* - 09222026 -81038

Opening Date/Time: 09/22/26 12:00AM Central Time • Closing Date/Time: 10/15/26 11:59PM Central Time

About the role

Located at the Sequatchie County Health Department in Dunlap, TN, within the Department of Health. Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse performs licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty, provides health‑care support in hospitals, clinics, institutions, or home settings, and may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• 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 patient's comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patient's/client's needs.
• Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies; reports discrepancies.
• Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable; reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.
• Provides education to employees and others.
• Communicates with internal and external entities.

Qualifications

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.

Requirements

Must pass a criminal background check. A valid driver's license is required; for the past five years the candidate's driver record must have no DUI, no reckless driving, no license suspension for moving violations, and no more than four moving violations. Driver's license information must be included in the application.

Skills

• Competencies: Nimble Learning, Manages Complexity, Courage, Action Oriented, Interpersonal Savvy.
• Knowledges: Nursing Practices & Procedures, Human Behavior, Customer and Personal Service.
• Skills: Active Learning and Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Social Percept