Under general supervision, is responsible for registered nursing duties on average difficulty based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required. This is a 12+month position. This position may be assigned to work a different shift from your assigned shift temporarily depending on clinic needs.

Distinguishing Features: *This is the working level class in the Registered Nurse sub series. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends in an institution, clinic, hospital, home care, or other health care setting. RN 2 provides registered nursing care which involves nursing assessment and diagnosis, nursing care planning, nursing care implementation/intervention, and nursing care evaluation. This class differs from Registered Nurse 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for supervision of staff.

Minimum Qualification

·        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) and experience equivalent to one year of registered nursing. A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.

OR

·        Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee, education equivalent to a diploma or associate’s degree in registered nursing from an accredited school of nursing or bachelor’s degree in nursing from and accredited college or university, and experience equivalent to one year of registered nursing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Provides nursing care and procedures according to physicians’ orders and nursing protocol.

·        Assesses patient’s health, administers medications as prescribed, takes vital signs, records medical documentation in student files.

·        Evaluates possible side effects and the overall effectiveness of medication.

·        Implement nursing plan of care by administering medication, nursing treatments, and patient education.

·        Performs BLS (basic life support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.

·        Participate in emergency response setting for both students and staff.

·        Provides supportive, emergency care, and as needed one on one care for the following disease populations: seizure disorder, diabetes Type I & II and insipidus, adrenal insufficiency, shunts, asthmatic, anaphylaxis, gastrostomy tube, ventilator, and others that may not be listed depending on students enrolled at the time. 

·        Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to protocol.

·        Collects student clinic registration paperwork from parents and physicians including but not limited to health history, emergency care plans, medication orders, physical, and consents.

·        Performs diagnostic tests on collected specimens to determine patient’s health status.

·        Discusses the student’s comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the student’s needs.

·        Assigns job duties and activities to subordinates.

·        Counts and tracks drugs (narcotics), instruments, and other accountable items.

·        Maintains health care equipment, supplies, and inventory including maintaining all AEDs throughout campus.

·        May supervise Licensed Practical Nurse or other staff up to 6 at a time.

·        Other duties as assigned.