LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 3 - 09152026-80926

Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute is seeking two Licensed Practical Nurses 3 to join the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Chattanooga, Tennessee. One position will be assigned to Unit 6 and one to Unit 3. This is a lead-level position in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series, requiring you to lead the work of technical nursing staff while providing direct patient care in a mental health and substance abuse treatment setting.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse 3, you will work under general supervision and may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends. You will be responsible for leading the application of nursing techniques in patient care and treatment, advising subordinate staff on policies and procedures, and performing emergency responses including BLS and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients
• Advise subordinate staff in policies and procedures
• 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
• Provide education to employees and others
• 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
• 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)
• Two years of experience equivalent to licensed practical nursing
• 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
• Driver's License Information must be included in the Licenses and Certifications section of your application

Compensation and Employment

• Full-time position
• Monthly salary: $3,229.00 - $4,852.00
• Annual salary: $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