Tennessee Department of Health
REGISTERED NURSE 2* - 01062026-73979
Tennessee Department of Health, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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REGISTERED NURSE 2* - 01062026-73979
position at
Tennessee Department of Health .
Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 01/06/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/12/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,562.00 - $5,694.00
Salary (Annually): $54,744.00 - $68,328.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Johnson City, TN
Department: Health
Division: Washington County Local Health Division
Qualifications
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in 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.
Subject to a criminal background check; may be required to provide information about criminal history.
Overview Under general supervision, responsible for registered nursing duties of average difficulty based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required. The class may assign work across days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends in various settings. Job includes nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. This level differentiates from RN 3 by lacking clinical unit responsibility or supervisory duties.
Responsibilities
Provides nursing care and procedures per physician orders and nursing protocol, including administering medication, evaluating side effects, maintaining equipment and supplies, tracking drugs and instruments, performing basic life support, CPR, and participating in emergency response settings.
Performs initial and ongoing assessments per protocol, collecting patient/family health history data, performing diagnostic tests on specimens to determine patient health status.
Compares assessment data to acceptable ranges to determine abnormalities and effectiveness of goals and interventions.
Documents, completes, and maintains patient health and medication records; adjusts care plans as needed.
Explains tests, procedures, and results to appropriate individuals; communicates with internal and external entities.
Educates the health care plan to patients, families, individuals, groups, and others as appropriate.
Competencies (KSA's)
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
Medical equipment and devices
TN Driver Standards
A valid driver's license.
No record of DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations for the past five years.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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REGISTERED NURSE 2* - 01062026-73979
position at
Tennessee Department of Health .
Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 01/06/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/12/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,562.00 - $5,694.00
Salary (Annually): $54,744.00 - $68,328.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Johnson City, TN
Department: Health
Division: Washington County Local Health Division
Qualifications
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in 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.
Subject to a criminal background check; may be required to provide information about criminal history.
Overview Under general supervision, responsible for registered nursing duties of average difficulty based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required. The class may assign work across days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends in various settings. Job includes nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. This level differentiates from RN 3 by lacking clinical unit responsibility or supervisory duties.
Responsibilities
Provides nursing care and procedures per physician orders and nursing protocol, including administering medication, evaluating side effects, maintaining equipment and supplies, tracking drugs and instruments, performing basic life support, CPR, and participating in emergency response settings.
Performs initial and ongoing assessments per protocol, collecting patient/family health history data, performing diagnostic tests on specimens to determine patient health status.
Compares assessment data to acceptable ranges to determine abnormalities and effectiveness of goals and interventions.
Documents, completes, and maintains patient health and medication records; adjusts care plans as needed.
Explains tests, procedures, and results to appropriate individuals; communicates with internal and external entities.
Educates the health care plan to patients, families, individuals, groups, and others as appropriate.
Competencies (KSA's)
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
Medical equipment and devices
TN Driver Standards
A valid driver's license.
No record of DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations for the past five years.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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