State of Tennessee

Hiring organization · Based in Bolivar, TN

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What a shift at State of Tennessee looks like

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What the day-to-day looks like

Shifts hiring now: Rotating 4 · Nights 2 · Days 1

Benefits

The available position is structured as a 1099 independent contractor role at $30/hour, which typically does not include traditional employer-sponsored benefits such as health insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, or workers' compensation.

Who they are

The State of Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), employs nursing professionals to deliver public health services across multiple counties, including Hardeman County where Bolivar is located.

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More about 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.

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Culture and working life

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What to consider

The good

Public health nursing role serving community needs in Hardeman County
Emphasis on team-oriented, supportive workplace environment
Structured quality improvement processes including monthly chart reviews and bi-annual QI audits
Clear safety culture protocols covering medication guidelines, infection control, and bloodborne pathogen standards
Government employer with established operational protocols and procedures

The hard parts

Available position is a 1099 contract at $30/hr with no traditional employee benefits
10-month contract duration suggests limited long-term job security for this role
Rural county coverage may involve travel and limited on-site resources
1099 contractor status means nurse is responsible for self-employment taxes and own benefits

The reality check

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Quick facts

Roles last seen active: Sep 1, 2026
Workplace photos: 1
Website: tn.gov ↗

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