LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 3 - 09152026-80908

Opening: 09/15/2026 12:00AM CT – Closing: 09/28/2026 11:59PM CT. Location: Chattanooga, TN – Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute, Hamilton County, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Shift: Night shift for Unit 6 (may also work days, evenings, nights, weekends).

About the role

Under general supervision, is responsible for licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty which includes leading others in work; and performs related work as required. This is the lead level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series. An employee in this class is assigned to work in a hospital, clinic, institution, or in the home and lead the work of technical nursing staff in the setting. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends. This class differs from Licensed Practical Nurse 2 in that the latter is not responsible for leading the work of technical nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Leads the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients.
• Advises subordinate staff in policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Provides education to employees and others.
• Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies.
• Reports discrepancies in the inventory.
• Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable.
• Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.
• Communicates with internal and external entities.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a practical nurse and experience equivalent to two years of licensed practical nursing.
• 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.

Skills

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

Pay

Salary (Monthly): $3,229.00 - $4,852.