LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2* - 10202026-81702

The Department of Health, Blount County is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse 2 to provide licensed practical nursing health care support in a hospital, clinic, institution, or home setting. This is a full-time position working under general supervision, with responsibility for licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty. You may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses
• Follow prescribed health care plans or protocols, take patient vital signs, and administer medication
• Educate patients and caregivers on maintaining optimal health status, including self-care demonstrations such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living, and use of adaptive equipment
• Document assessments, care, and education provided to patients, including orders followed, medical interventions, completed tests and results, and administration and effectiveness of drugs
• Discuss patients' comprehensive health plans with other staff to identify patient and client needs
• Maintain adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies and report discrepancies
• Ensure medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable, and report maintenance problems or repairs
• Provide education to employees and others
• Communicate with internal and external entities

Required 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)
• Valid motor vehicle operator license may be required
• Valid driver's license
• For the past five years, driver record must not include: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background check required
• Please include your driver's license information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application

Compensation

• Monthly: $2,925.00 - $3,650.00
• Annually: $35,100.00 - $43,800.00

Location

• Maryville, TN

Application Timeline

• Opening: October 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM Central Time
• Closing: October 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time