Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Assessment, Deductive Reasoning, Driver's License, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Maintenance, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inductive Logic, Interpersonal Skills, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Maintenance Services, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Staff Policies, Substance Abuse Treatment, Time Management, Training/Teaching
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time05/12/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time05/18/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,229.00 - $4,852.00Salary (Annually)$38,748.00 - $58,224.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationBolivar, TNDepartmentMental Health and Substance Abuse Services
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, HARDEMAN COUNTY
This position is located at Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar, TN. Transcripts are required prior to employment.
This is an on-site position.
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.
Competencies (KSA''s)
Competencies:
- Nimble Learning
- Manages Complexity
- Courage
- Action Oriented
- Interpersonal Savvy
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.