REGISTERED NURSE 2 - 10132026-81709

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/13/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,608.00 - $6,893.00

Salary (Annually) $55,296.00 - $82,716.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Columbia, TN

Department Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, MAURY COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse.

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.

Overview

The Registered Nurse 2 (RN2) provides skilled clinical services and supports public health programs that improve the wellbeing of the community. RN2s conduct nursing assessments, administer medications, perform diagnostic tests, deliver patient education, and support WIC and emergency response services. This role is essential to ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care while contributing to the mission of public health.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and collect patient health histories.
• Administer medications and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Conduct diagnostic tests and manage laboratory specimens.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Maintain medical supplies, vaccines, equipment, and instruments.
• Support WIC services and provide VENA based nutrition counseling.
• Document and code patient visits accurately in the electronic health record.
  
  

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Nimble Learning
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
  
  

Knowledge

• Nursing & Nursing Techniques
• Clerical
• Administration and Management
• Customer and Personal Service
  
  

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning and Listening
• Learning Strategies
• Monitoring
• Social Perceptiveness
  
  

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Speech Clarity & Recognition
• Auditory Attention
• Problem Sensitivity
• Prolonged Stamina
  
  

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic devices
• 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.