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REGISTERED NURSE 2 - 10132026-81709

Tennessee Department of Health · Columbia, TN · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$55k–$83k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Registered Nurse 2 (RN2) provides skilled clinical services and supports public health programs that improve the wellbeing of the community. RN2s conduct nursing assessments, administer medications, perform diagnostic tests, deliver patient education, and support WIC and emergency response services. This role is essential to ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care while contributing to the mission of public health.

Opening Date/Time: 10/13/2026 12:00AM Central Time; Closing Date/Time: 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time; Location: Columbia, TN; Department: Health; Position located in Maury County Department of Health. This position requires a criminal background check; applicants may need to provide criminal history information.

Responsibilities

  • Perform nursing assessments and collect patient health histories.
  • Administer medications and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests and manage laboratory specimens.
  • Provide patient and family education.
  • Maintain medical supplies, vaccines, equipment, and instruments.
  • Support WIC services and provide VENA based nutrition counseling.
  • Document and code patient visits accurately in the electronic health record.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse.

Necessary Special 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.

Driver qualifications (for positions with driving responsibilities): 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

  • Competencies (KSA's): Nimble Learning, Decision Quality, Drives Results, Communicates Effectively, Instills Trust
  • Knowledge: Nursing & Nursing Techniques, Clerical, Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service
  • Skills: 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

Pay

Salary (Monthly): $4,608.00 - $6,893.00; Salary (Annually): $55,296.00 - $82,716.00

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