Auditory, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Deductive Reasoning, Driver's License, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Maintenance, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operations Management, Patient Care, Performance Management, Policy Implementation, Procedure Implementation, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Side Effects, Speech Recognition, Staff Policies, Staff Requirements, Substance Abuse Treatment, Treatment Plan, Utilization Management
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time07/17/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time07/23/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$6,544.00 - $10,363.00Salary (Annually)$78,528.00 - $124,356.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationBolivar, TNDepartmentMental Health and Substance Abuse Services
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, HARDEMAN COUNTY
This position is located at Western Mental Health Institute.
This is an on-site position.
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 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.
Overview
This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Quality Management and will perform duties as Utilization Management Director by providing daily leadership, supervision, and operational oversight to Utilization Management staff to ensure efficient departmental operations, compliance with hospital policy, and adherence to regulatory and payer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients to ensure efficiency of work activities. May function in a lead or subject matter expert capacity coordinating nursing programs or acting as a Charge Nurse/Floor Supervisor.
- Advises less experienced nursing staff on policies and procedures and discusses methods of improvement regarding performance. Identifies developmental needs of employees and writes instructions pertaining to a specified area of nursing care operations.
- Provides nursing care and procedures according to physician orders and nursing protocol including administering medication, evaluating side effects and the overall effectiveness of medications, maintaining health care equipment and supplies, tracking drugs and instruments, performing basic life support, CPR, and participating in emergency response settings.
- Evaluates nursing plan of care and makes adjustments as needed. Reviews records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Resolves disputes among employees following organizational policies and procedures. Implements corrective measures as needed.
- Assigns work plans to staff and prepares written work schedules.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
- Decision Quality
- Manages Ambiguity
- Directs Work
- Plans and Aligns
- Communicates Effectively
Knowledge:
- Nursing & Nursing Techniques
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- Psychology
Skills:
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning and Listening
- Monitoring
- Learning Strategies
- Social Perceptiveness
Abilities:
- Deductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity & Recognition
- Problem Sensitivity
- Prolonged Stamina
- Auditory Attention
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.