REGISTERED NURSE 3 - 12162025-73320

Job Information

Location of (1) Position(s) to be filled: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, LOIS M. DEBERRY SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITY, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.

A pre-employment drug screening is required prior to employment.

This is an on-site only position.

Please visit the link below:

https://www.tn.gov/correction.html

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and experience equivalent to three years of registered nursing.

OR

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and education equivalent to a diploma in registered nursing from an accredited school of nursing or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, and experience equivalent to two years of registered nursing.

OR

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, education equivalent to a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, and experience equivalent to one year of registered nursing.

Necessary Special 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). A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.

Positions within DHS may be required to:

1. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
2. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
3. Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for advanced registered nursing duties of considerable difficulty based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required. This classification provides registered nursing care which involves nursing assessment and diagnosis, planning, implementation/intervention, and evaluation. This class may supervise less experienced nursing staff and/or have clinical responsibility for one or more units. Incumbents of this class may function in a non-supervisory capacity if performing specialized work of significant complexity or scope such as coordinating regional/statewide programs, serving as a subject matter expert for critical departmental functions, or operating as a Charge Nurse/Floor Supervisor. An employee in this class may be assigned to workdays, evenings, nights, and/or weekends in a health care setting. This class differs from that of Registered Nurse 4 in that an incumbent of the latter manages a nursing program or serves as an assistant director of nursing including administrative management of a health care facility.

Responsibilities

1. Oversees the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients to ensure efficiency of work activities. May function in a lead or subject matter expert capacity coordinating nursing programs or acting as a Charge Nurse/Floor Supervisor.
2. Advises less experienced nursing staff on policies and procedures and discusses methods of improvement regarding performance. Identifies developmental needs of employees and writes instructions pertaining to a specified area of nursing care operations.
3. Provides nursing care and procedures according to physician orders and nursing protocol including administering medication, evaluating side effects and the overall effectiveness of medications, maintaining health care equipment and supplies, tracking drugs and instruments, performing basic life support, CPR, and participating in emergency response settings.
4. Evaluates nursing plan of care and makes adjustments as needed. Reviews records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
5. Resolves disputes among employees following organizational policies and procedures. Implements corrective measures as needed.
6. Assigns work plans to staff and prepares written work schedules.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Decision Quality
2. Manages Ambiguity
3. Directs Work
4. Plans and Aligns
5. Communicates Effectively

Knowledge:

1. Nursing & Nursing Techniques
2. Administration and Management
3. Customer and Personal Service
4. Psychology

Skills:

1. Critical Thinking
2. Active Learning and Listening
3. Monitoring
4. Learning Strategies
5. Social Perceptiveness

Abilities:

1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Speech Clarity & Recognition
3. Problem Sensitivity
4. Prolonged Stamina
5. Auditory Attention

Tools & Equipment

1. Electronic devices
2. Various medical equipment and devices