LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 3 - 09152026-80926

Opening: 09/15/2026 12:00AM CT – Closing: 09/28/2026 11:59PM CT. Full‑time position in Chattanooga, TN, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services at Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute (two openings: Unit 6 and Unit 3).

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.

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

• Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a practical nurse and experience equivalent to two years of licensed practical nursing.
• 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.
• Driver qualifications (if driving responsibilities apply): 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.

Skills

• Knowledges: Nursing Practices & Procedures, Human Behavior, Customer and Personal Service.
• Abilities: Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Written Comprehension, Speech Clarity, Problem Sensitivity, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning and Listening, Time Management.
• Competencies: Nimble Learning, Manages Complexity, Courage, Action Oriented, Interpersonal Savvy.
• Tools & Equipment: Electronic devices, Various Medical Equipment and Devices.

Pay

Salary (Monthly): $3,229.00 – $4,852.00
Salary (Annually): $38,748.00 – $58,224.00

Schedule

May be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends.