REGISTERED NURSE 2* - 05192026-77722

Job Information Opening Date/Time: 05/19/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time: 05/25/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly): $4,562.00 - $6,825.00 Salary (Annually): $54,744.00 - $81,900.00 Job Type: Full-Time City, State Location: Nashville, TN Department: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Location of (4) Position(s) to be Filled Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Davidson County Position Location Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute Classification and Position Details Classification of RN 2 at MTMHI currently has an approved hiring rate of $6,500.00 - $6,658.00 monthly, determined by amount of verifiable nursing experience. This is an on-site position. Background Check This position requires a criminal background check. Qualifications Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Valid motor vehicle operator license may be required. Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for registered nursing duties of average difficulty based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required. 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. This class 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 has clinical responsibility for one or more nursing units; may coordinate statewide programs, act as a subject matter expert, function as a Charge Nurse or Floor Supervisor, and/or may have supervisory responsibility. Responsibilities 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. Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to protocol collecting patient and family health history data. Performs diagnostic tests on collected specimens to determine patient's health status. Compares assessment data to established acceptable ranges to determine abnormalities. Determines if patient goals and interventions are effective. Documents, completes, and maintains patient health and medication records. Makes adjustments to the plan of care including changes to the patient's goals and nursing interventions. Explains tests, procedures, and results to appropriate individuals according to protocol. Communications may be with both internal and external entities. Educates the health care plan to patient, family, individuals, groups, and others as appropriate. Competencies (KSA's) Nimble Learning Decision Quality Drives Results Communicates Effectively Instills Trust Knowledge Nursing & Nursing Techniques Clerical Administration and Management Customer and Personal Service Skills Critical Thinking Active Learning and Listening Learning Strategies Monitoring Social Perceptiveness Abilities Deductive Reasoning Speech Clarity & Recognition Auditory Attention Problem Sensitivity Prolonged Stamina 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 include violations such as driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than four moving violations. Additional Information 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Tennessee