REGISTERED NURSE 2 - 07142026-79106

About the role

This position is located at the Franklin County Health Department and requires a criminal background check. The position is full-time and falls within the Registered Nurse sub-series.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care and procedures according to physician orders and nursing protocol including administering medication, evaluating side effects and the overall effectiveness of medications, maintaining health care equipment and supplies, tracking drugs and instruments, performing basic life support, CPR, and participating in emergency response settings.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to protocol collecting patient and family health history data. Performs diagnostic tests on collected specimens to determine patient's health status.
• Determines if patient goals and interventions are effective. Documents, completes, and maintains patient health and medication records. Makes adjustments to the plan of care including changes to the patient's goals and nursing interventions.
• Explains tests, procedures, and results to appropriate individuals according to protocol.
• Communicates with both internal and external entities. Educates the health care plan to patient, family, individuals, groups, and others as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in 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.