Registered Nurse - Health Department

Annual Salary Range: $67,750 - $72,706

The purpose of this classification is to perform clinical/administrative work associated with assisting patients and medical staff within a public health clinic, or other assigned area. Duties and responsibilities include providing patient care, conducting routine physical examinations, administering medications and immunizations, administering therapeutic treatments, assisting physicians during patient examinations and procedures, reacting to crisis situations, obtaining and preparing laboratory specimens, providing counseling and education to patients, intervening appropriately in crisis situations, maintaining medical supplies, preparing medication carts, preparing patient charts, maintaining records, and performing other duties as assigned. Reports to Nursing Supervisor.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Program
• Fully Funded Pension with Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
• 401(k), Roth 401(k) and 457b Additional Retirement Saving Options
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program