Please apply at www.tn.gov/careers (look for Job ID 36328)

Organization Description

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS) is charged with planning for and promoting an array of services from prevention and early intervention to resiliency and recovery. The Department oversees four Regional Mental Health Institutes (RMHIs) and contracts with mental health and substance abuse community providers across the state to offer services to Tennesseans. The Department manages a budget of more than $380 million, with funding from dedicated fees, revenue, federal grants, and state general fund appropriations.

Western Mental Health Institute (WMHI) is Tennessee's third largest State mental health hospital located in Bolivar Tennessee and has been serving 24 counties in West Tennessee since 1889. Hospitalizations are on a voluntary or involuntary basis, or patients can also be referred by the court system for pre-trial evaluations. The hospital offers 2 short-term care units, 4 long-term care units, and therapeutic treatment units for a total of 150 beds. Eligible candidates may qualify to participate in the STAR LRP loan repayment program.

Tennessee has no state income tax. Rich in history and tradition, Bolivar is a small rural town in West Tennessee. With close proximity to some of the state's best venues for hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and more, Bolivar is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Bolivar is within driving distance of Chickasaw State Park, Pickwick Landing State Park, Shiloh National Military Park, and all attractions in Memphis, TN. Don’t miss the Bolivar Historic District Walking Tour available year round. On top of all that, Bolivar offers a thriving historical district and strong neighborhoods.

Summary of Position

As a Registered Nurse 2, you will be responsible for:

• Nursing assessment and diagnosis
• Monitoring patient care throughout the assigned shift
• Following hospital nursing policies and procedure manuals
• Immediately upon receipt of verbal or written notification from physician, assist with patient discharge/leave process
• Daily and throughout shift, share information with hospital staff by verbal and/or written communication according to hospital/nursing policies and procedures
• Conduct patient chart audits daily for each patient on assigned unit and immediately correcting all transcription errors and/or flagging omissions for 100% accuracy
• Transcribe, prepare, and administer medications according to physician’s orders; document appropriately
• Monitor hospital-wide activities to assist in the identification, prevention, and control spreading of infections
• Provide required training to assigned individuals according to the training schedule with appropriate documentation
• Throughout assigned shift, promote a safe environment for patients and staff through early detection and early intervention to assist in preventing crisis situations
• Follow policy and procedure when seclusions or restraint are ordered by the physician

Education / Experience

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee and experience equivalent to one year of nursing

Or

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee with education equal to a bachelor’s or graduate degree in nursing

Benefits

Benefits include: State Hybrid Pension Plan, 401K and 457 (Deferred Compensation), 11 paid Holidays, Annual, Bereavement, Military, Family Medical, Maternity, Sick Leave, Sick Leave Bank, Flexible Benefits. Insurance is available including Health, Dental, Life, and Vision.

Pre-employment criminal background check 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,572.00 - $5,653.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Work Location: One location

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