REGISTERED NURSE 2 - 07212026-79281
Location: Johnson City, TN – Department of Health, Washington County. This position requires a criminal background check.
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.
Overview
Under general supervision, this role involves registered nursing duties of average difficulty based on a wide range of circumstances. This is the working-level class in the Registered Nurse sub-series. Assignments may include days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends in institutions, clinics, hospitals, home care, or other healthcare settings. Responsibilities include nursing assessment and diagnosis, care planning, implementation/intervention, and evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care and procedures according to physician orders and nursing protocol, including administering medication, evaluating side effects, maintaining healthcare equipment and supplies, tracking drugs and instruments, and performing basic life support and CPR.
- Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments, collecting health history data and diagnostic tests on specimens to determine health status.
- Compares assessment data to established ranges to identify abnormalities and evaluates the effectiveness of patient goals and interventions.
- Documents and maintains patient health and medication records, adjusting care plans as needed.
- Explains tests, procedures, and results to patients, families, and other stakeholders according to protocol.
- Educates patients, families, groups, and others on healthcare plans.
Skills
- Nimble Learning
- Decision Quality
- Drives Results
- Communicates Effectively
- Instills Trust
- Nursing & Nursing Techniques
- Clerical/Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning and Listening
- Learning Strategies
- Monitoring
- Social Perceptiveness
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity & Recognition
- Auditory Attention
- Problem Sensitivity
- Prolonged Stamina
Tools & Equipment
- Electronic devices
- Various medical equipment and devices
Driver Requirements
For positions involving driving responsibilities, candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- A valid driver’s license.
- No record of the following violations in the past five years: DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations.
Pay
Monthly: $4,562.00 - $5,694.00
Annually: $54,744.00 - $68,328.00
Schedule
Full-time. May include days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends.