Registered Nurse

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for advanced registered nursing duties of considerable difficulty based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required. This classification provides registered nursing care which involves nursing assessment and diagnosis, planning, implementation/intervention, and evaluation. This class may supervise less experienced nursing staff and/or have clinical responsibility for one or more units. Incumbents of this class may function in a non-supervisory capacity if performing specialized work of significant complexity or scope such as coordinating regional/statewide programs, serving as a subject matter expert for critical departmental functions, or operating as a Charge Nurse/Floor Supervisor.

An employee in this class may be assigned to workdays, evenings, nights, and/or weekends in a health care setting. This class differs from that of Registered Nurse 4 in that an incumbent of the latter manages a nursing program or serves as an assistant director of nursing including administrative management of a health care facility.

Opening Date/Time: 01/20/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $6,544.00 - $8,454.00
Salary (Annual): $78,528.00 - $
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State

Location:

Dandridge, TN
Department: Health

Location of position: Department of Health, Local Health Division, Jefferson County

Background check: This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered for this position.

Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and experience equivalent to three years of registered nursing.

OR

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and education equivalent to a diploma in registered nursing from an accredited school of nursing or bachelor s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, and experience equivalent to two years of registered nursing.

OR

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, education equivalent to a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, and experience equivalent to one year of registered nursing.

Necessary Special

Qualifications:

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.

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 driver record must not show: DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or 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.

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