REGISTERED NURSE 3 - 06252026-78721

Overview

This classification of Registered Nurse 3 at MTMHI currently has an approved hiring rate of $7,504.00 monthly/$90,048.00 yearly, determined by amount of verifiable nursing experience. This is an on-site position. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and experience equivalent to three years of registered nursing.
  • OR Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and education equivalent to a diploma in registered nursing from an accredited school of nursing or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, and experience equivalent to two years of registered nursing.
  • OR Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, education equivalent to a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, and experience equivalent to one year of registered nursing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

Oversees the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients to ensure efficiency of work activities. May function in a lead or subject matter expert capacity coordinating nursing programs or acting as a Charge Nurse/Floor Supervisor. Advises less experienced nursing staff on policies and procedures and discusses methods of improvement regarding performance. Identifies developmental needs of employees and writes instructions pertaining to a specified area of nursing care operations. 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. Evaluates nursing plan of care and makes adjustments as needed. Reviews records to ensure accuracy and completeness. Resolves disputes among employees following organizational policies and procedures. Implements corrective measures as needed. Assigns work plans to staff and prepares written work schedules.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Decision Quality
• Manages Ambiguity
• Directs Work Plans and Aligns
• Communicates Effectively
• Knowledge Nursing & Nursing Techniques
• Administration and Management
• Customer and Personal Service
• Pychology Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning and Listening
• Monitoring Learning Strategies
• Social Perceptiveness
• Abilities Deductive Reasoning
• Speech Clarity & Recognition
• Problem Sensitivity
• Prolonged Stamina
• Auditory Attention

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic devices
• Various medical equipment and devices

TN Driver Standards

Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.