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Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, WESTERN MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HARDEMAN COUNTY

This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Overview

Responsibilities

1. Leads the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients.
2. Advises subordinate staff in policies and procedures.
3. Observes employees as they perform tasks to ensure efficiency in work activities.
4. Identifies exceptional performance characteristics through employee discussions and personal observations.
5. Discusses methods to improve performance and motivate employees by discussing employee performance.
6. Resolves disputes among employees following organizational policies and procedures.
7. Implements corrective measures to staff for inappropriate actions through discussions, written warning and recommendations for suspension or termination.

1. Leads technical nursing staff in providing health care support for patients.
2. Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
3. Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol.
4. Takes the patient's vital signs.
5. Identifies patient's allergies.
6. Administers medication.
7. Monitors side effects of medication.
8. Observes effectiveness of medications.
9. Feeds the patient.
10. Bathes the patient.
11. Prepares the patient for laboratory tests.
12. Obtains required lab specimens per protocol.
13. Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory.
14. Performs other procedures per protocol.

1. Educates patients/caregivers how to maintain optimal health status.
2. Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment/devices.
3. Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions.

1. Documents assessments, care and education provided to the patient.
2. Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patient's medical record.
3. Documents orders followed and medical interventions.
4. Documents completed tests and the results.
5. Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs, documents utilization of controlled drugs.
6. Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper).

1. Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies.
2. Reports discrepancies in the inventory.

1. Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable.
2. Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.

1. Fosters team work to ensure total care of patient/client and outside entities.

1. Discusses the patients comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients/clients needs.

1. Communicates with internal and external entities.

1. Provides ongoing education to employees and others.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Knowledge of principles of nursing, nursing practices, techniques, and applicable laws
2. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
3. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities
4. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services

Skills:

1. The skill to use critical thinking techniques to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
2. The skill to monitor/assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
3. The skill to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
4. The skill to listen to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
5. The skill to talk to others to convey information effectively
6. The skill to adjust actions in relation to others' actions
7. The skill to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
8. The skill to actively look for ways to help people
9. The skill to manage one's own time

1. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
2. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas
3. The ability to communicate (verbal and written) information and ideas
4. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
5. The ability to apply general rules to specific problems

Competencies:

1. Learning on the fly
2. Problem solving
3. Priority setting
4. Timely decision making
5. Standing alone
6. Action oriented
7. Drive for results
8. Organizational agility
9. Written Communication
10. Compassion
11. Ethics and Values
12. Integrity and trust
13. Patience
14. Peer relationships
15. Understanding others

Tools & Equipment

1. Electronic devices
2. 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.