Advanced Practice Nurse - Full Time Nights

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 08/04/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 08/04/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 08/10/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $6,544.00 - $8,454.00

Salary (Annually) $78,528.00 - $101,448.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Johnson City, TN

Department Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, WASHINGTON 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Evaluates nursing plan of care and makes adjustments as needed. Reviews records to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Resolves disputes among employees following organizational policies and procedures. Implements corrective measures as needed.

Assigns work plans to staff and prepares written work schedules.

Competencies (KSA's)

Decision Quality

Manages Ambiguity

Directs Work

Plans and Aligns

Communicates Effectively

Knowledge

Nursing & Nursing Techniques

Administration and Management

Customer and Personal Service

Psychology

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Learning and Listening

Monitoring

Learning Strategies

Social Perceptiveness

Abilities

Deductive Reasoning

Speech Clarity & Recognition

Problem Sensitivity

Prolonged Stamina

Auditory Attention

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.

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