Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
**LOCATION OF (1\\) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH \\& SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MOCCASIN BEND MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HAMILTON 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 practical nurse and experience equivalent to two years of licensed practical nursing.
**Necessary Special Qualifications:** Currently licensed as a practical nurse with 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 licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty which includes leading others in work; and performs related work as required. This is the lead level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series. An employee in this class is assigned to work in a hospital, clinic, institution, or in the home and lead the work of technical nursing staff in the setting. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends. This class differs from Licensed Practical Nurse 2 in that the latter is not responsible for leading the work of technical nursing staff.
**Responsibilities**
* Leads the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients. Advises subordinate staff in policies and procedures.
* Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses. Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol, takes the patient's vital signs, and administers medication.
* Educates patients/caregivers how to maintain optimal health status. Demonstrates self\\-care such as dressing changes, self\\-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment/devices.
* Documents assessments, care, and education provided to the patient. Documents orders followed, medical interventions, completed tests/results, and the administration/effectiveness of drugs.
* Discusses the patients comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients/clients needs. Provides education to employees and others.
* Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies. Reports discrepancies in the inventory.
* Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable. Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.
* Communicates with internal and external entities.
**Knowledges:**
* Nursing Practices \\& Procedures
* Human Behavior
* Customer and Personal Service
**Skills:**
* Critical Thinking
* Monitoring
* Reading Comprehension
* Active Learning and Listening
* Time Management
**Abilities:*** Deductive Reasoning
* Inductive Reasoning
* Written Comprehension
* Speech Clarity
* Problem Sensitivity
**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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