LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 3 - 09292026-81383

Middle Tennessee 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 an on-site, full-time position located in Nashville, Tennessee.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse 3, you will work under general supervision and serve as the lead level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series. 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) and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and respond to other emergency situations
• 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 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 medications
• 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

Driver Requirements

• 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

Background Check

• This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

Compensation

• Monthly: $3,229.00 - $4,852.00
• Annually: $38,748.00 - $58,224.00
• Current approved hiring rate: $4,290.00 monthly / $51,480.00 yearly

Application Timeline

• Opening Date: September 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM Central Time
• Closing Date: October 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time