Nurse Practitioner

Overview

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 03/10/2026 12:00 AM Central Time

Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 03/10/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 03/23/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $7,458.00 - $11,935.00
Salary (Annually) $89,496.00 - $
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Lebanon, TN
Department Health
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LOCAL HEALTH DIVISION, WILSON COUNTY

Location and Requirements 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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 Clarity;
  Limb and/or Full Body Coordination;
  Information Ordering

• Action Oriented
• Manages Complexity
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Interpersonal Savvy

• 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 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.