LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2* - 04212026-76618
State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, United States
Job Information
Opening Date: 04/21/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date: 05/04/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $2,896.00 - $4,331.00
Salary (Annually): $34,752.00 - $51,972.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Nashville, TN
Department: Correction
Location of Position(s)
Department of Correction, Lois M. Deberry Special Needs Facility, Davidson County.
Motor Vehicle Records screening and pre-employment drug screening will be conducted prior to employment. A criminal background check is required. This is an on-site only position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Must be currently licensed as a practical nurse.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.
Overview
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty and performs related work as required. This is the working level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series. An employee in this class is responsible for providing licensed practical nursing health care support in a hospital, clinic, institution, or in the home, and may work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends. This class differs from Licensed Practical Nurse 3 in that the latter leads the work of technical nursing staff.
Responsibilities
Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR, 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 patient’s comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patient/clients needs.
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.
Provides education to employees and others.
Communicates with internal and external entities.
Competencies
Nimble Learning
Manages Complexity
Courage
Action Oriented
Interpersonal Savvy
Knowledges
Nursing Practices & Procedures
Human Behavior
Customer and Personal Service
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Problem Sensitivity
Tools & Equipment
Electronic devices
Various Medical Equipment and Devices
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Opening Date: 04/21/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date: 05/04/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $2,896.00 - $4,331.00
Salary (Annually): $34,752.00 - $51,972.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Nashville, TN
Department: Correction
Location of Position(s)
Department of Correction, Lois M. Deberry Special Needs Facility, Davidson County.
Motor Vehicle Records screening and pre-employment drug screening will be conducted prior to employment. A criminal background check is required. This is an on-site only position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Must be currently licensed as a practical nurse.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.
Overview
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty and performs related work as required. This is the working level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series. An employee in this class is responsible for providing licensed practical nursing health care support in a hospital, clinic, institution, or in the home, and may work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends. This class differs from Licensed Practical Nurse 3 in that the latter leads the work of technical nursing staff.
Responsibilities
Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR, 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 patient’s comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patient/clients needs.
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.
Provides education to employees and others.
Communicates with internal and external entities.
Competencies
Nimble Learning
Manages Complexity
Courage
Action Oriented
Interpersonal Savvy
Knowledges
Nursing Practices & Procedures
Human Behavior
Customer and Personal Service
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Problem Sensitivity
Tools & Equipment
Electronic devices
Various Medical Equipment and Devices
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