LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 3 - 09152026-80926

State of Tennessee; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee's Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute in Chattanooga seeks a Lead Licensed Practical Nurse. You will supervise nursing staff, apply nursing techniques, and ensure care plans are followed in unit settings, including possible day/evening/night shifts.

You must be licensed as an LPN in Tennessee, with about two years of licensed practical nursing experience and possible NLC eligibility. A valid driver's license may be required.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a practical nurse with Tennessee licensure.
• Experience equivalent to two years of licensed practical nursing.
• Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) privileges or TN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Leads nursing techniques and care; guides subordinate staff.
• Performs BLS/CPR and monitors patient vital signs.
• Educates patients and caregivers on health management.
• Documents assessments, care, orders, and drug administration.
• Collaborates to review health plans and patient needs.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and ensures equipment cleanliness.
• Communicates with internal and external teams.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Active Learning and Listening

Time Management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

Electronic devices

Medical equipment

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/15/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/28/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,229.00 - $4,852.00

Salary (Annually) $38,748.00 - $58,224.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Chattanooga, TN

Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Location

LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, HAMILTON COUNTY

This position is located at Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute.

There are two available positions: one assigned to Unit 6, and one assigned to Unit 3.

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 and experience equivalent to two years of licensed practical nursing.

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.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty which includes leading others in work; and performs related work as required. This is the lead level class in the Licensed Practical Nurse job series. An employee in this class is assigned to work in a hospital, clinic, institution, or in the home and lead the work of technical nursing staff in the setting. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends. This class differs from Licensed Practical Nurse 2 in that the latter is not responsible for leading the work of technical nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Leads the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients. Advises subordinate staff in policies and procedures.
• 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. Provides education to employees and others.
• 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.
• 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

• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Active Learning and Listening
• Time Management

Abilities

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

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic devices
• Various Medical Equipment and Devices

TN Driver Standards

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have 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.