State of Tennessee
REGISTERED NURSE 2* - 01072026-74058
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State of Tennessee
Memphis, TN | Full-Time
Job Opened: 01/07/2026 12:00AM Central Time Application Closes: 01/13/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,562.00 - $6,825.00 Salary (Annually): $54,744.00 - $81,900.00
Job Location:
Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Memphis Mental Health Institute Division, Shelby County
Position Requirements:
Criminal background check required.
Qualifications
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee.
Held a privilege to practice in Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) or have a valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.
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 provides registered nursing care involving assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Responsibilities
Provides nursing care and procedures according to physician orders and nursing protocol including administering medication, evaluating side effects and overall effectiveness of medications, maintaining health care equipment and supplies, tracking drugs and instruments, performing basic life support, CPR, and participating in emergency response settings.
Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to protocol collecting patient and family health history data. Performs diagnostic tests on collected specimens to determine patient's health status.
Compares assessment data to established acceptable ranges to determine abnormalities. Determines if patient goals and interventions are effective.
Documents, completes, and maintains patient health and medication records. Makes adjustments to the plan of care including changes to the patient's goals and nursing interventions.
Explains tests, procedures, and results to appropriate individuals according to protocol. Communications may be with both internal and external entities.
Educates the health care plan to patient, family, 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
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 a 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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State of Tennessee
Memphis, TN | Full-Time
Job Opened: 01/07/2026 12:00AM Central Time Application Closes: 01/13/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,562.00 - $6,825.00 Salary (Annually): $54,744.00 - $81,900.00
Job Location:
Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Memphis Mental Health Institute Division, Shelby County
Position Requirements:
Criminal background check required.
Qualifications
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee.
Held a privilege to practice in Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) or have a valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.
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 provides registered nursing care involving assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Responsibilities
Provides nursing care and procedures according to physician orders and nursing protocol including administering medication, evaluating side effects and overall effectiveness of medications, maintaining health care equipment and supplies, tracking drugs and instruments, performing basic life support, CPR, and participating in emergency response settings.
Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to protocol collecting patient and family health history data. Performs diagnostic tests on collected specimens to determine patient's health status.
Compares assessment data to established acceptable ranges to determine abnormalities. Determines if patient goals and interventions are effective.
Documents, completes, and maintains patient health and medication records. Makes adjustments to the plan of care including changes to the patient's goals and nursing interventions.
Explains tests, procedures, and results to appropriate individuals according to protocol. Communications may be with both internal and external entities.
Educates the health care plan to patient, family, 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
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 a 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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