Registered Nurse 1

Job Id: 60851

Position: Registered Nurse 1

Department: TN MHSAS

Location: 100 Moccasin Bend Rd Chattanooga Tennessee 37405

Duration: 7 Months

Shift: Mon to Fri (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and experience equivalent to one year of registered nursing. Or Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and education equivalent to a bachelors or graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma in registered nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• 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. Under general supervision is responsible for registered nursing duties of average difficulty based on based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required.
• Provides nursing care and procedures according to physicians orders and nursing protocol. Administers medication according to the physicians orders and protocol. Evaluates possible side effects and the overall effectiveness of medication. Performs BLS (Basic Life support) CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and other emergency responses. Participates in emergency response setting.