REGISTERED NURSE 2* - 03122024- 55883

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MOCCASIN BEND MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HAMILTON COUNTY

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse.

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.

Summary

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for registered nursing duties of average difficulty based on based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

1. Provides nursing care and procedures according to physicians orders and nursing protocol.
2. Administers medication according to the physician's orders and protocol.
3. Evaluates possible side effects and the overall effectiveness of medication.
4. Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
5. Participates in emergency response setting.

Getting Information:

1. Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to protocol.
2. Collects patient and family health history data.
3. Performs diagnostic tests on collected specimens to determine patients health status.

1. Documents patient information according to standards of care.
2. Completes patient health records (electronic and paper).
3. Completes medication record/sheet.

1. Makes adjustments to the health care plan of care including changing the patient's goals and nursing interventions.
2. Directs patient in building positive relationships and increasing self esteem.
3. Teaches patients or the patient's family the skills needed to maintain physical and mental health.
4. Compares patient's level of goal attainment to previously defined goals.
5. Determines if patient goals and interventions are effective.

1. Explains tests, procedures, and results to appropriate individuals according to protocol.

1. Communicates with internal and external entities.

1. Compares assessment data to established acceptable ranges to determine abnormalities.

1. Follows appropriate health care plan.
2. Maintains patient health files and legal record of service.

1. Educates the health care plan to patient, family, individuals, groups and others as appropriate.

1. Discusses the patient's comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patient's needs.

1. Assigns job duties and activities to subordinates.

1. Counts and tracks drugs, instruments, and other accountable items.
2. Maintains health care equipment, supplies, and inventory.

Competencies

1. Knowledge of principles of nursing, nursing practices, techniques, and applicable laws
2. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and medical terminology

1. The skill in the application of professional nursing techniques
2. The skill to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
3. The skill to demonstrate critical thinking techniques to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
4. The skill to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
5. The skill to monitor/ access performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
6. The skill to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems
7. The skill to adjust actions in relation to others' actions
8. The skill to being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
9. The skill to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
10. The skill to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

1. The ability to assess and monitor healthcare outcomes
2. The ability to manage change
3. The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
4. The ability to communicate (verbal and written) information and ideas
5. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas
6. The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem or conflict
7. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
8. The ability to multitask between two or more activities or sources of information
9. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
10. The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing
11. The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
12. The ability to see under low light conditions
13. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
14. The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
15. The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

Tools & Equipment

1. Electronic devices
2. Various medical equipment and devices

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.