LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2* - 10152024 - 62336

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time

10 / 15 / 2024 12 : 00AM Central Time

Closing Date / Time

10 / 21 / 2024 11 : 59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$2,867.00 - $4,288.00

Salary (Annually)

$34,404.00 - $51,456.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Nashville, TN

Department

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MIDDLE TENNESSEE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, DAVIDSON COUNTY

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.

This classification of Licensed Practical Nurse 2 at MTMHI currently has an approved hiring rate of $4,005.00 monthly / $48,060.00 yearly.

This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Currently licensed as a practical nurse.

Necessary Special Qualifications : Currently licensed as a practical nurse with 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.

Positions within the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Services will be required to :

1. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.

2. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.

3. Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check.

4. Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Healths vulnerable persons registry.

Overview

Summary : Under general supervision, is responsible for licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features : This is the working level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series. An employee in this class is responsible for providing licensed practical nursing health care support in a hospital, clinic, institution, or in the home.

An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and / or weekends. This class differs from Licensed Practical Nurse 3 in that the latter is responsible for leading the work of technical nursing staff.

Responsibilities

Assisting and Caring for Others :

• Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
• Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor.
• Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol.
• Takes the patient's vital signs.
• Identifies patient's allergies.
• Administers medication.
• Monitors side effects of medication.
• Observes effectiveness of medications.
• Feeds the patient.
• Bathes the patient.
• Prepares the patient for laboratory tests.
• Obtains required lab specimens per protocol.
• Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory.
• Performs other procedures per protocol.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others :

• Educates patients / caregivers how to maintain optimal health status.
• Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment / devices.
• Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions.

Documenting / Recording Information :

• Documents assessments, care and education provided to the patient.
• Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patient's medical record.
• Documents orders followed and medical interventions.
• Documents completed tests and the results.
• Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs, documents utilization of controlled drugs.
• Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper).

Monitoring and Controlling Resources :

• Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies.
• Reports discrepancies in the inventory.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material :

• Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable.
• Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships :

Fosters team work to ensure total care of patient / client and outside entities.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates :

Discusses the patient's comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients / clients' needs.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization :

Communicates with internal and external entities.

Coaching and Developing Others :

Provides education to employees and others.

Competencies (KSA's)

Knowledge :

• Knowledge of principles of nursing, nursing practices, techniques, and applicable laws
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation;

psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders

• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services

Skills :

• The skill to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• The skill to listen to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• The skill to talk to others to convey information effectively
• The skill to adjust actions in relation to others' actions
• The skill to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• The skill to actively look for ways to help people
• The skill to manage one's own time

Abilities :

• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas
• The ability to communicate (verbal and written) information and ideas
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems

Competencies :

• Learning on the fly
• Problem solving
• Priority setting
• Timely decision making
• Standing alone
• Action oriented
• Drive for results
• Organizational agility
• Written Communication
• Compassion
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and trust
• Patience
• Peer relationships
• Understanding others

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic devices
• Various medical equipment and devices

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications :

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations : driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.