REGISTERED NURSE 2* - 10132026-81770

About the role

Under general supervision, responsible for registered nursing duties of average difficulty based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required. This is the working level class in the Registered Nurse sub-series. The position is located in Murfreesboro, TN, within the Department of Health, Rutherford County. This role requires a criminal background check; candidates may need to provide criminal history information.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care and procedures according to physician orders and nursing protocol including administering medication, evaluating side effects and 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.
• Compares assessment data to established acceptable ranges to determine abnormalities.
• 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; communications may be 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.
• 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.
• Must meet Tennessee driver qualifications: valid driver's license; in the past five years, no DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations.

Skills

• Nimble Learning
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Knowledge: 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

Pay

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

Schedule

May be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends in an institution, clinic, hospital, home care, or other health care setting.