LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 3 - 10152026-81943

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse Lead at MTMHI to perform lead nursing duties in a hospital/clinic setting. You will supervise technical nursing staff, follow care plans, monitor patients, and ensure safe medication administration on site.

Qualified candidates hold an active LPN license in Tennessee or privilege to practice via NLC, with two years of nursing experience and ability to work varied shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a practical nurse.
• Experience equivalent to two years of licensed practical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Leads nursing techniques and staff guidance.
• Performs BLS/CPR and administers medications per care plan.
• Takes vital signs and educates patients and caregivers.
• Documents assessments, care, and education provided.
• Maintains inventory and ensures equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Nursing

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Active Learning and Listening

Time Management

Education

LPN license

Tools

Electronic devices

Medical Equipment

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/15/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/15/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/21/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,261.00 - $4,900.00

Salary (Annually) $39,132.00 - $58,800.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

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

This position is located at Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute.

This classification of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at MTMHI currently has an approved hiring rate of $4,290.00 monthly/$51,480.00 yearly.

This is an on-site position.

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)

Competencies

• 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

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 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.