Department of Human Resources
Deborah Story, Commissioner
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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| Class Title: | REGISTERED NURSE 3 |
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| Class Code: | 072773 |
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$0.00 Hourly $0.00 Biweekly $0.00 Monthly $0.00 Annually |
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| SUMMARY: Under general supervision, is responsible for registered nursing duties of considerable difficulty and supervisory work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: This is the first full supervisory 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. The RN 3 provides registered nursing care which involves nursing assessment and diagnosis, planning, implementation/intervention, and evaluation. The RN 3 is a member of the management team and has clinical responsibility for one or more units including scheduling, motivation, discipline, employee evaluation, handling grievances, interviewing, and staff development. This class differs from that of Registered Nurse 2 in that an incumbent of the latter performs at the working level. 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. |
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| Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: | ||
| 1. Supervises the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients: prioritizes tasks based on importance, urgency, and other scheduled activities; assigns staff to work plans and activities by comparing the patient needs with the staff's availability, experience, independence, and training; observes employees as they perform tasks to ensure efficiency in work activities; reviews records to ensure accuracy and completeness; prepares written work schedules.
2. Evaluates employees' performance based on defined expectations: identifies exceptional performance characteristics through employee discussions and personal observations; discusses methods to improve performance and motivate employees by discussing employee performance; resolves disputes among employees following organizational policies and procedures; disciplines staff for inappropriate actions through discussions, written warnings, and recommendations for suspension or termination. 3. Interviews prospective employees to gather information of their work history, training, and education: asks questions to assess applicant's ability to meet job requirements; informs applicant of job opportunities, duties and responsibilities, and state employee policies (e.g., insurance, leave and attendance, retirement); talks with previous employers and reads performance evaluation ratings to identify strengths and weaknesses; selects applicants to recommend for hiring. 4. Identifies training needs of employees and writes manuals of instruction detailing procedures, policies, and/or regulations pertaining to a specified area of nursing care operations; advises subordinate staff in policies and procedures. 5. Provides registered nursing care: assesses patient's health history, recording vital signs, and performing laboratory procedures; establishes a nursing diagnosis including a written plan of care; implements nursing plan of care by administering medication, nursing treatments, and patient education; evaluates nursing plan of care and makes adjustments as needed; performs emergency procedures when needed including de-escalation of agitated patients, restraining patients, CPR, and Heimlich; records all nursing care in patient files and maintains file systems. 6. May maintain health care equipment, supplies, and inventory; counts and tracks drugs, instruments, and other accountable items. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | ||
| 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, 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. |
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| Necessary Special Qualifications/Examination Method: | ||
| Necessary Special Qualifications: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or possession of a temporary permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Tennessee. A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.
EXAMINATION METHOD: Education and experience, 100%, for Career Service positions. |
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