LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 3 - 09152026-80943

Western Mental Health Institute is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 to lead nursing care and supervise technical nursing staff in a mental health and substance abuse services setting. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Bolivar, Tennessee.

As the lead level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series, you will be responsible for licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty while leading the work of technical nursing staff. You may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

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
• Document 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
• Report maintenance problems or repairs needed on equipment
• 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 as a licensed practical nurse
• Valid motor vehicle operator license may be required
• Valid driver's license
• Driver record must not have record of the following violations in the past five years: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations

Education and Certifications

• Official transcripts are required prior to employment
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification required

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background check required
• This is an on-site position

Compensation

• 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 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time