REGISTERED NURSE 3 - 10082026-81750

Opening: 10/08/2026 12:00AM CT – Closing: 10/14/2026 11:59PM CT.

About the role

Under general supervision, responsible for advanced registered nursing duties of considerable difficulty based on a wide range of circumstances. Provides registered nursing care involving assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation/intervention, and evaluation. May supervise less experienced nursing staff and/or have clinical responsibility for one or more units. May function in a non‑supervisory capacity performing specialized work such as coordinating regional/statewide programs, serving as a subject matter expert, or acting as a Charge Nurse/Floor Supervisor. Position is located at the Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute in Nashville, TN and is an on‑site, full‑time role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the application of nursing techniques required in patient care and treatment to ensure efficiency of work activities.
• Function in a lead or subject‑matter expert capacity coordinating nursing programs or acting as a Charge Nurse/Floor Supervisor.
• Advise less experienced nursing staff on policies and procedures and discuss methods of performance improvement.
• Identify developmental needs of employees and write instructions pertaining to a specified area of nursing care operations.
• Provide nursing care and procedures according to physician orders and nursing protocol, including administering medication, evaluating side effects and overall effectiveness, maintaining health‑care equipment and supplies, tracking drugs and instruments, performing basic life support/CPR, and participating in emergency response settings.
• Evaluate nursing plan of care and make adjustments as needed.
• Review records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Resolve disputes among employees following organizational policies and procedures; implement corrective measures as needed.
• Assign work plans to staff and prepare written work schedules.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or hold a privilege to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Education and experience pathways:
  • Three years of registered nursing experience; OR
  • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in nursing plus two years of RN experience; OR
  • Graduate degree in nursing plus one year of RN experience.
• A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required; candidates must meet TN Driver Standards (valid license, no DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations in the past five years).
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.

Skills

• Decision Quality
• Manages Ambiguity
• Directs Work Plans and Aligns
• Communicates Effectively
• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning and Listening
• Monitoring
• Learning Strategies
• Social Perceptiveness
• Deductive Reasoning
• Speech Clarity & Recognition
• Problem Sensitivity
• Prolonged Stamina
• Auditory Attention

Pay

Salary range: $6,610.00 – $10,467.00 per month ($79,320.00 – $125,604.00 annually). The approved hiring rate for this Registered Nurse 3 classification is $7,504.00 monthly ($90,048.00 yearly), based on verifiable nursing experience.

Schedule

Full‑time position; may be assigned to workdays, evenings, nights, and/or weekends in a health‑care setting.