LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2 - 10272026-82022

State of Tennessee; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Disability and Aging (DDA) division in Greeneville, TN. The role requires current LPN licensure in Tennessee and compliance with state background checks, including a fingerprint review.

Position involves providing nursing care in hospital, clinic, or home settings, with varied shifts and potential weekend work. Candidates must pass criminal history disclosures and health clearances, working within the East TN Homes Division.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license as a practical nurse.
• License in Tennessee or privilege to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• A valid TN driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty under supervision.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs per care plan.
• Educate patients and caregivers on health management and self-care.
• Document assessments, care, and patient education in records.
• Interface with staff to coordinate patient health plans and needs.
• Maintain inventory of health care supplies and ensure clean, functional equipment.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding patient care.

Skills

Active Learning

Time Management

Communication

Reading Comprehension

Social Perceptiveness

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Opening Date/Time: 10/27/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time: 11/02/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly): $2,925.00 - $4,374.00

Salary (Annually): $35,100.00 - $52,488.00

Job Type: Full-Time

City, State: Greeneville, TN

Department: Disability and Aging (DDA)

Location of (1) position(s) to be filled: Department of Disability and Aging (DDA), Greene County

A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position is for the DDA East TN Homes Division.

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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a practical nurse.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Currently licensed as a practical nurse with 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 the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Services will be required to:

• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.
• Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check.
• Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the working level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series. An employee in this class is responsible for providing licensed practical nursing health care support in a hospital, clinic, institution, or in the home. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends. This class differs from Licensed Practical Nurse 3 in that the latter is responsible for leading the work of technical nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses. Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol, takes the patient's vital signs, and administers medication.
• Educates patients/caregivers how to maintain optimal health status. Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment/devices.
• Documents assessments, care, and education provided to the patient. Documents orders followed, medical interventions, completed tests/results, and the administration/effectiveness of drugs.
• Discusses the patients comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients/clients needs.
• Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies. Reports discrepancies in the inventory.
• Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable. Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.
• Provides education to employees and others.
• Communicates with internal and external entities.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Nimble Learning
• Manages Complexity
• Courage
• Action Oriented
• Interpersonal Savvy

Knowledges

• Nursing Practices & Procedures
• Human Behavior
• Customer and Personal Service

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension
• Social Perceptiveness
• Time Management

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Written Comprehension
• Speech Clarity
• Problem Sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic devices
• Various Medical Equipment and Devices