Registered Nurse 1

72771 Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and experience equivalent to one year of registered nursing. Or Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and education equivalent to a bachelor's or graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma in registered nursing from an accredited school of nursing. 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. Under general supervision, is responsible for registered nursing duties of average difficulty based on based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required. Provides nursing care and procedures according to physicians orders and nursing protocol. Administers medication according to the physician's orders and protocol. Evaluates possible side effects and the overall effectiveness of medication. Performs BLS (Basic Life support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses. Participates in emergency response setting.

Shift 1

7 : 00 AM

3 : 30 PM

Regular Shift

Position Description :

The Viral Hepatitis (VH) Program within the Communicable and Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness (CEDEP) division of the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is currently hiring for a Jail Vaccination Team Registered Nurse position.

Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to :

• Plan and conduct vaccination clinics within county jails across East Tennessee
• Educate justice-involved individuals about vaccines and viral hepatitis prevention
• Properly store, transport, and administer vaccinations according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) handling guidance
• Documents patient information according to standards of care
• Completes patient health records (electronic and paper)
• Track and report number of vaccines administered at each clinic site and educational materials provided
• Participate in programmatic calls with project supervisor and / or viral hepatitis teams
• Communicates with internal and external entities
• Maintains patient health files and legal record of service

Registered Nurse Minimum Qualifications :

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.

Examination Method : Education and Experience, 100%

Position needed through 7 / 1 / 2026, staffing requirements to be re-evaluated for possible extension.

Organization Description :

The position is located in the Tennessee Department of Health, Communicable and Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness program in Nashville, Tennessee https : / / www.tn.gov / health / cedep.html. TDH staff in the Viral Hepatitis Program work to increase access to diagnosis and treatment to reduce viral hepatitis infection, morbidity, and mortality rates in Tennessee. This includes addressing viral hepatitis-related health disparities. TDH activities in support of this effort include : 1) conducting disease surveillance and outbreak planning, early detection, and rapid response; 2) improving access to prevention, testing, and treatment; and 3) building partnerships and establishing policies to address the viral hepatitis epidemic in Tennessee.

Type

Category

Qualification

Description

Competency

Required

Skills

Others

Ability to Work Independently

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Accuracy

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Active Listening

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Collaboration

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Coordination

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Immunizations

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Interpersonal Skills

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Knowledge of HIPAA

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Knowledge of Scope of Practice

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Maintaining Confidentiality

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Maintaining Quality Control Standards

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Medical Record Request

Novice (1-3 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Monitoring Inventory of Supplies

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Multitasking

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Oral communication

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Organizational Skills

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Patient / family education

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Positive attitude

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Professionalism

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Universal / standard cleanliness precautions

Proficient (4-6 Years)

No