REGISTERED NURSE 2*- 77097

Executive Service

Background Check:

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. A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position is a part time position located in the West Tennessee Homes Division.

Who we are and what we do:

The Department of Disability and Aging supports people to live the lives they envision for themselves by ensuring people can exercise rights, engage with the community and experience optimal health. At DDA, we are responsible for administration and oversight of services and supports for more than 1.5 million older adults and Tennesseans with disabilities

Job Overview:

Provides nursing care and procedures according to physician orders and nursing protocol. Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to protocol. 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. Communicates with both internal and external entities. Educates the health care plan to patient, family, individuals, groups, and others as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administering medication, evaluating side effects and the overall effectiveness of medications.

2. Maintaining health care equipment and supplies.

3. Performing basic life support, and CPR. Assist with people supported doctors appointments and community outings.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 license is required.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.