State of Tennessee

Nurses in this setting perform direct clinical services utilizing established public health nursing (PHN) protocols and guidelines, with an emphasis on thorough electronic medical record documentation, quality improvement audits, and adherence to TDH billing and coding standards. The current available position is a 1099 contract role at $30/hour for a 10-month duration, indicating the state supplements its workforce with contract nursing staff to meet rural public health demands. As a state government employer, the TDH operates within a structured bureaucratic framework that emphasizes protocol compliance, safety culture, and team-based care delivery. Nurses are expected to contribute to a supportive team environment, follow medication guidelines, and adhere to bloodborne pathogen and infection control standards. The role involves serving a rural community, which may present both the reward of meaningful public health impact and challenges related to resource limitations and geographic coverage.

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development states its mission is to 'advance workforce development and improve workplace safety' and to help employers 'grow, thrive, and succeed.' The TDH nursing role emphasizes a culture of safety (medication guidelines, infection control, bloodborne pathogen standards), quality improvement (monthly chart reviews, bi-annual QI audits), teamwork, and efficient public health service delivery to community populations.