RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Care Clinic

Registered Nurse 1
The Viral Hepatitis (VH) Program within the Communicable and Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness (CEDEP) division of the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is currently hiring for a Jail Vaccination Team Registered Nurse position.
Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to:

Plan and conduct vaccination clinics within county jails across East Tennessee
Educate justice-involved individuals about vaccines and viral hepatitis prevention
Properly store, transport, and administer vaccinations according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) handling guidance
Documents patient information according to standards of care
Completes patient health records (electronic and paper)
Track and report the number of vaccines administered at each clinic site and the educational materials provided
Participate in programmatic calls with project supervisor and/or viral hepatitis teams
Communicates with internal and external entities
Maintains patient health files and legal record of service
Registered Nurse Minimum 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's license
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%

~ Position needed through 7/1/2026, staffing requirements to be re-evaluated for possible extension.