LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2 - 09222026-81085

Location: Decatur, TN – Meigs County Health Department (Department of Health). Full‑time position. Opening 09/22/2026, closing 10/05/2026. Requires a criminal background check.

About the role

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

• 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.
• 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 in the State of Tennessee (or holds a privilege to practice in Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact). A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.

Pay

Salary: $2,896.00 per month ($34,752.00 annually).

Skills

• Nimble Learning
• Manages Complexity
• Courage
• Action Oriented
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Knowledge of Nursing Practices & Procedures
• Knowledge of Human Behavior
• Customer and Personal Service
• Active Learning and Listening
• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension
• Social Perceptiveness
• Time Management
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Written Comprehension
• Speech Clarity
• Problem Sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic devices
• Various Medical Equipment and Devices

Requirements – Driver Standards

• Valid driver's license.
• For the past five years, no record of DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations.