Registered Nurse 2* - 02272024- 55467

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MIDDLE TENNESSEE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE DIVISION, 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.
This classification of RN 2 at MTMHI currently has an approved hiring rate of $5,813 - $6,104 monthly, determined by amount of verifiable nursing experience.
This is an on-site position.

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.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

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.

Distinguishing Features: This is the working level class in the Registered Nurse sub series. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends in an institution, clinic, hospital, home care, or other health care setting. The RN 2 provides registered nursing care which involves nursing assessment and diagnosis, nursing care planning, nursing care implementation/intervention, and nursing care evaluation. This class differs from Registered Nurse 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for supervision of staff.

Responsibilities

Assisting and Caring for Others:

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

Getting Information:

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to protocol.
• Collects patient and family health history data.
• Performs diagnostic tests on collected specimens to determine patient's health status.

Documenting/Recording Information:

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

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:

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

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:

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

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:

• Communicates with internal and external entities.

Analyzing Data or Information:

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

Performing Administrative Activities:

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

Training and Teaching Others:

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

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:

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

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others:

• Assigns job duties and activities to subordinates.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:

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

Competencies

Competencies:
1. Learning on the Fly
2. Creativity
3. Time Management
4. Priority Setting
5. Standing Alone
6. Drive for Results
7. Perseverance
8. Written Communications
9. Approachability
10. Boss Relationships
11. Ethics and Values
12. Integrity and Trust
Knowledge:

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

Skills:

• The skill in the application of professional nursing techniques
• 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
• The skill to demonstrate critical thinking techniques to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• The skill to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
• The skill to monitor/ access performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
• The skill to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems
• The skill to adjust actions in relation to others' actions
• The skill to being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• The skill to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• The skill to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

Abilities:

• The ability to assess and monitor healthcare outcomes
• The ability to manage change
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
• The ability to communicate (verbal and written) information and ideas
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas
• 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
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• The ability to multitask between two or more activities or sources of information
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
• 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
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• The ability to see under low light conditions
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
• The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic devices
• 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.