REGISTERED NURSE 2*
Company: State of Tennessee
Location: Memphis
Posted on: September 30, 2024
Job Description:
Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening
Date/Time 09/03/2024 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time
09/09/2024 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $4,517.00 -
$6,758.00 Salary (Annually) $54,204.00 - $81,096.00 Job Type
Full-Time City, State Location Memphis, TN Department Health
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LOCAL
HEALTH DIVISION, SHELBY COUNTY 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. Examination Method:
Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for
registered nursing duties of average difficulty based on based on a
wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: 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. The RN 2 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 is responsible for supervision of staff. Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others:
- Provides nursing care and procedures according to physicians
orders and nursing protocol.
- Administers medication according to the physician's orders and
protocol.
- Evaluates possible side effects and the overall effectiveness
of medication.
- Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary
resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
- Participates in emergency response setting. Getting
Information:
- Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to
protocol.
- Collects patient and family health history data.
- Performs diagnostic tests on collected specimens to determine
patient's health status. Documenting/Recording Information:
- Documents patient information according to standards of
care.
- Completes patient health records (electronic and paper).
- Completes medication record/sheet. Provide Consultation and
Advice to Others:
- Makes adjustments to the health care plan of care including
changing the patient's goals and nursing interventions.
- Directs patient in building positive relationships and
increasing self esteem.
- Teaches patients or the patient's family the skills needed to
maintain physical and mental health.
- Compares patient's level of goal attainment to previously
defined goals.
- Determines if patient goals and interventions are effective.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:
- Explains tests, procedures, and results to appropriate
individuals according to protocol. Communicating with Persons
Outside Organization:
- Communicates with internal and external entities. Analyzing
Data or Information:
- Compares assessment data to established acceptable ranges to
determine abnormalities. Performing Administrative Activities:
- Follows appropriate health care plan.
- Maintains patient health files and legal record of service.
Training and Teaching Others:
- Educates the health care plan to patient, family, individuals,
groups and others as appropriate. Communicating with Supervisors,
Peers, or Subordinates:
- Discusses the patient's comprehensive health plan with other
staff to identify the patient's needs. Coordinating the Work and
Activities of Others:
- Assigns job duties and activities to subordinates. Monitor
Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:
- Counts and tracks drugs, instruments, and other accountable
items.
- Maintains health care equipment, supplies, and inventory.
Competencies (KSA's) Competencies:
1. Learning on the Fly
2. Creativity
3. Time Management
4. Priority Setting
5. Standing Alone
6. Drive for Results
7. Perseverance
8. Written Communications
9. Approachability
10. Boss Relationships
11. Ethics and Values
12. Integrity and Trust
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of principles of nursing, nursing practices,
techniques, and applicable laws
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
such as word processing, managing files and records, and medical
terminology Skills:
- The skill in the application of professional nursing
techniques
- The skill to give full attention to what other people are
saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking
questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate
times
- The skill to demonstrate critical thinking techniques to
identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems
- The skill to select and use training/instructional methods and
procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching
new things
- The skill to monitor/ access performance of yourself, other
individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take
corrective action
- The skill to use scientific rules and methods to solve
problems
- The skill to adjust actions in relation to others' actions
- The skill to being aware of others' reactions and understanding
why they react as they do
- The skill to identify complex problems and reviewing related
information to develop and evaluate options and implement
solutions
- The skill to consider the relative costs and benefits of
potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Abilities:
- The ability to assess and monitor healthcare outcomes
- The ability to manage change
- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general
rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among
seemingly unrelated events)
- The ability to communicate (verbal and written) information and
ideas
- The ability to listen to and understand information and
ideas
- The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a
given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a
problem or conflict
- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go
wrong
- The ability to multitask between two or more activities or
sources of information
- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull,
or carry objects
- The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to
support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time
without 'giving out' or fatiguing
- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of
the observer)
- The ability to see under low light conditions
- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
- The ability to identify and understand the speech of another
person
- The ability to match or detect differences between colors,
including shades of color and brightness 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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