REGISTERED NURSE 2* - 04282026-77037
State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, United States
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time04/28/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time05/11/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,562.00 - $6,825.00Salary (Annually)$54,744.00 - $81,900.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationNashville, TNDepartmentDisability and Aging (DDA)
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING (DDA), DAVIDSON COUNTY
A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
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.
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 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)
Competencies:
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
State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time04/28/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time05/11/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,562.00 - $6,825.00Salary (Annually)$54,744.00 - $81,900.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationNashville, TNDepartmentDisability and Aging (DDA)
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING (DDA), DAVIDSON COUNTY
A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
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.
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 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)
Competencies:
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