NURSE PRACTITIONER - 04212026-76857
Tennessee Department of Health, Gibson, TN, United States
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time: April 21, 2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: May 4, 2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $7,458.00 - $9,697.00
Salary (Annually): $89,496.00 - $116,364.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Trenton, TN, Gibson County Health Services Division, Department of Health
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in a nursing clinical specialty area with preparation in specialized practitioner skills or possession of a Certificate of Fitness from the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse with Advanced Practice Nurse certificate in the State of Tennessee and current national certification or eligible for national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area. Licensure as a Registered Nurse with Advanced Practice Nurse certificate in the State of Tennessee and national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area are required within 60 days after employment. Possession of a Certificate of Fitness from the Tennessee Board of Nursing is also required within 60 days after employment.
This position requires a criminal background check.
Overview
Under direction, is responsible for clinical nursing specialty duties of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class functions as a clinical nurse practitioner in a specialty area providing assessment, diagnosis, and nursing/medical care for patients and families. This class differs from Registered Nurse Expand Skills in that an incumbent of the latter does not meet the qualifications to write and sign prescriptions or issue non-controlled legend drugs.
Responsibilities
Monitors patient's health status, efficacy of care, and response to treatments to ensure patient progress and the best possible outcome for the patient. Devises evidence-based treatment strategies to meet the needs of patients with difficult diagnoses.
Prescribes medication dosages and frequencies based on patients' characteristics, detects and responds to adverse drug reactions, responds to medical emergencies, performs basic life support and CPR, provides psychosocial counseling, provides preventative health care, and provides care according to patient needs.
Analyzes findings from physical examination, laboratory reports, and other diagnostic testing. Reviews patient history from medical records, orders appropriate diagnostic tests, and obtains information from patients or others to determine the reason for hospitalization, office visit, or chief complaint.
Safeguards medical records in accordance with agency directives and state and federal law.
Audits patient charts for protocol, standards of care, and compliance with agency and outside accrediting/licensing organization's guidelines.
Collaborates with consulting physician about patient's plan of care.
Participates in orientation for new staff, delivers health related training, and acts as a preceptor to students in medical, nursing, pharmacy, or nurse practitioner programs.
Leads patient treatment teams as necessary to coordinate patient care.
Competencies
Action Oriented
Manages Complexity
Communicates Effectively
Instills Trust
Interpersonal Savvy
Knowledge
Nursing & Nursing Techniques
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Psychology
Clerical
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Abilities
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Speech ClarityLimb and/or Full Body Coordination
Information Ordering
Tools & Equipment
Electronic Devices
Various Medical Equipment and Devices
Driving Requirements
A valid driver's license.
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not contain the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
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Opening Date/Time: April 21, 2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: May 4, 2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $7,458.00 - $9,697.00
Salary (Annually): $89,496.00 - $116,364.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Trenton, TN, Gibson County Health Services Division, Department of Health
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in a nursing clinical specialty area with preparation in specialized practitioner skills or possession of a Certificate of Fitness from the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse with Advanced Practice Nurse certificate in the State of Tennessee and current national certification or eligible for national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area. Licensure as a Registered Nurse with Advanced Practice Nurse certificate in the State of Tennessee and national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area are required within 60 days after employment. Possession of a Certificate of Fitness from the Tennessee Board of Nursing is also required within 60 days after employment.
This position requires a criminal background check.
Overview
Under direction, is responsible for clinical nursing specialty duties of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class functions as a clinical nurse practitioner in a specialty area providing assessment, diagnosis, and nursing/medical care for patients and families. This class differs from Registered Nurse Expand Skills in that an incumbent of the latter does not meet the qualifications to write and sign prescriptions or issue non-controlled legend drugs.
Responsibilities
Monitors patient's health status, efficacy of care, and response to treatments to ensure patient progress and the best possible outcome for the patient. Devises evidence-based treatment strategies to meet the needs of patients with difficult diagnoses.
Prescribes medication dosages and frequencies based on patients' characteristics, detects and responds to adverse drug reactions, responds to medical emergencies, performs basic life support and CPR, provides psychosocial counseling, provides preventative health care, and provides care according to patient needs.
Analyzes findings from physical examination, laboratory reports, and other diagnostic testing. Reviews patient history from medical records, orders appropriate diagnostic tests, and obtains information from patients or others to determine the reason for hospitalization, office visit, or chief complaint.
Safeguards medical records in accordance with agency directives and state and federal law.
Audits patient charts for protocol, standards of care, and compliance with agency and outside accrediting/licensing organization's guidelines.
Collaborates with consulting physician about patient's plan of care.
Participates in orientation for new staff, delivers health related training, and acts as a preceptor to students in medical, nursing, pharmacy, or nurse practitioner programs.
Leads patient treatment teams as necessary to coordinate patient care.
Competencies
Action Oriented
Manages Complexity
Communicates Effectively
Instills Trust
Interpersonal Savvy
Knowledge
Nursing & Nursing Techniques
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Psychology
Clerical
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Abilities
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Speech ClarityLimb and/or Full Body Coordination
Information Ordering
Tools & Equipment
Electronic Devices
Various Medical Equipment and Devices
Driving Requirements
A valid driver's license.
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not contain the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
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