LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 3 - 09152026-80908

Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 to lead nursing care on the night shift for Unit 6. This is a leadership-level position within the Licensed Practical Nurse series, responsible for directing the work of technical nursing staff while providing direct patient care in a mental health and substance abuse treatment setting.

Clinical Setting

This position is located at Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute, a state mental health facility in Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You will work the night shift on Unit 6, providing care to patients in a mental health and substance abuse services environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the application of nursing techniques required in the care and treatment of patients
• Advise subordinate staff in policies and procedures
• Perform BLS (Basic Life Support) and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and respond to other emergency situations
• Follow prescribed health care plans or protocols, take patient vital signs, and administer medications
• 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 provided, and patient education; document orders followed, medical interventions, completed tests and results, and medication administration and effectiveness
• Discuss comprehensive health plans with other staff to identify patient and client needs
• Provide education to employees and others
• Maintain adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies and report discrepancies
• Ensure medical equipment and work areas are kept clean and serviceable; report maintenance problems or repairs
• Communicate with internal and external entities

Required Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Equivalent to two years of licensed practical nursing experience
• Valid motor vehicle operator license (may be required)

Driver Requirements

Candidates must meet Tennessee driver standards, including:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, no record of driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background check required
• You may be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered for this position

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Night shift, Unit 6
• May be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends

Compensation

• Monthly: $3,229.00 - $4,852.00
• Annually: $38,748.00 - $58,224.00

Application Timeline

• Opening Date: September 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM Central Time
• Closing Date: September 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time