Job Information

LOCATION OF (3) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MIDDLE TENNESSEE COMMUNITY HOMES DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

Fingerprints and background checks are required prior to employment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and experience equivalent to three years of registered nursing.

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 operator license may be required.

Positions within DHS may be required to:

1. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
2. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
3. Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Summary

Responsibilities

1. Supervises the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients.
2. Advises subordinate staff in policies and procedures.
3. Observes employees as they perform tasks to ensure efficiency in work activities.
4. Identifies exceptional performance characteristics through employee discussions and personal observations.
5. Discusses methods to improve performance and motivate employees by discussing employee performance.
6. Resolves disputes among employees following organizational policies and procedures.
7. Implements corrective measures to staff for inappropriate actions through discussions, written warnings, and recommendations for suspension or termination.

1. Informs applicant of job opportunities, duties and responsibilities, and state employee policies (e.g., insurance, leave and attendance, retirement).

1. Provides nursing care and procedures according to physicians orders and nursing protocol.
2. Administers medication according to the physician's orders and protocol.
3. Evaluates possible side effects and the overall effectiveness of medication.
4. Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
5. Participates in emergency response setting.

1. Prioritizes tasks based on importance, urgency, and other scheduled activities.

1. Reviews records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
2. Prepares written work schedules.
3. Interviews prospective employees to gather information of their work history, training, and education.
4. Asks questions to assess applicant's ability to meet job requirements.
5. Selects applicants to recommend for hiring.

1. Evaluates nursing plan of care and makes adjustment as needed.

1. Identifies training needs of employees and writes manuals of instruction detailing procedures, policies, and/or regulations pertaining to a specified area of nursing care operations.

1. Assigns staff to work plans and activities by comparing the patient needs with the staff's availability, experience, independence, and training.

1. Counts and tracks drugs, instruments, and other accountable items.
2. Records all nursing care in patient files and maintains file systems.

1. May maintain health care equipment, supplies, and inventory.

Competencies

1. Knowledge of accepted nursing practices and techniques and complex medical treatments
2. Knowledge of applicable laws, policies, procedures, agency administrative directives, regulations and rules
3. Knowledge of management and administrative procedures
4. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
5. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to assess and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
6. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders

1. The skill in the application of complex professional nursing techniques
2. The skill to demonstrate critical thinking techniques to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
3. The skill to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
4. The skill to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
5. The skill to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
6. The skill to monitor/ access performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
7. The skill to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
8. The skill to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems
9. The skill to adjust actions in relation to others' actions
10. The skill to being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
11. The skill to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
12. The skill to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

1. The ability to function independently without close/continuous supervision
2. The ability to manage change
3. The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
4. The ability to communicate (verbally and written) information and ideas
5. The ability to assess and monitor healthcare outcomes
6. The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
7. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
8. The ability to multitask between two or more activities or sources of information
9. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
10. The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing
11. The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
12. The ability to see under low light conditions
13. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
14. The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
15. The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

Tools & Equipment

1. Electronic devices
2. Various medical equipment and devices