REGISTERED NURSE 2 - 08252026-80280

The Department of Health, Grundy County is hiring a Registered Nurse 2 for the Community Health Services Division at the Grundy County Health Department in Altamont, Tennessee. This is a full-time position providing registered nursing care in a community health setting under general supervision.

You will be responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care including assessment, diagnosis, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. You may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and procedures according to physician orders and nursing protocol, including administering medication, evaluating side effects and medication effectiveness, maintaining health care equipment and supplies, tracking drugs and instruments, and performing basic life support and CPR
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments according to protocol, collecting patient and family health history data and performing diagnostic tests on collected specimens
• Compare assessment data to established acceptable ranges to determine abnormalities and evaluate whether patient goals and interventions are effective
• Document, complete, and maintain patient health and medication records, making adjustments to the plan of care including changes to patient goals and nursing interventions
• Explain tests, procedures, and results to appropriate individuals according to protocol, communicating with both internal and external entities
• Educate patients, families, individuals, groups, and others about the health care plan as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• 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
• Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application

Compensation

• Monthly: $4,562.00 - $5,694.00
• Annually: $54,744.00 - $68,328.00

Application Timeline

• Opening Date: August 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM Central Time
• Closing Date: September 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time