LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 3 - 10152026-81943

Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute is seeking two Licensed Practical Nurses 3 to provide clinical leadership and nursing care in a mental health and substance abuse services setting. This is a lead-level position where you will oversee the work of technical nursing staff while delivering direct patient care in a hospital-based mental health environment.

Clinical Setting

This position is located at Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, serving patients in the mental health and substance abuse services department. This is an on-site position.

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, 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 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, 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)
• Equivalent to two years of licensed practical nursing experience
• 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

• This position requires a criminal background check
• You may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position
• Schedule may include days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends

Compensation

• Monthly: $3,261.00 - $4,900.00
• Annually: $39,132.00 - $58,800.00
• Current approved hiring rate: $4,290.00 monthly / $51,480.00 yearly

Employment Type

• Full-Time