Registered Nurse

Job Information

Opening Date/Time: 06/25/2026 12:00 AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time: 07/01/2026 11:59 PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly): $6,544.00 - $10,363.00

Salary (Annually): $78,528.00 - $

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:

Nashville, TN

Department:
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Position Location:

Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Davidson County; at Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute

This classification of Registered Nurse 3 at MTMHI currently has an approved hiring rate of $7,504.00 monthly/$90,048.00 yearly, determined by amount of verifiable nursing experience.

This is an on‑site position. Criminal background check required.

• 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 a 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:
  
  Must hold a registered nurse license in the State of Tennessee or privilege to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.

Under general supervision, responsible for advanced registered nursing duties of considerable difficulty based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required. Provides registered nursing care which involves nursing assessment and diagnosis, planning, implementation/intervention, and evaluation. May supervise less experienced nursing staff or have clinical responsibility for one or more units. 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.

May be assigned to workdays, evenings, nights, and/or weekends. This class differs from Registered Nurse 4 which manages a nursing program or serves as an assistant director of nursing including administrative management of a health care facility.

• 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 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.

• Decision Quality
• Manages Ambiguity
• Directs Work
• Plans and Aligns
• Communicates Effectively

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

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

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

• Electronic devices
• Various medical equipment and devices

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 four moving violations.