NURSE PRACTITONER - 08252026-80349

State of Tennessee; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee, Henderson County Health Department, Lexington, TN seeks a clinical nurse practitioner to provide advanced nursing care within a specialty. You will assess and treat patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians to ensure optimal health outcomes in a community health setting.

The role requires an RN with APN certification and national certification, a master’s degree in a nursing specialty or a Tennessee Certificate of Fitness, and licensure within 60 days

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with preparation in a clinical specialty.
• Licensed or eligible for RN with Advanced Practice Nurse certificate and national certification.
• Certificate of Fitness from the Tennessee Board of Nursing within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient health status and response to treatments.
• Prescribes medication dosages and manages care as needed.
• Analyzes examination findings and tests to guide care plans.
• Safeguards medical records per laws and regulations.
• Audits charts for adherence to guidelines and quality standards.
• Collaborates with consulting physician on patient care.
• Leads treatment teams and mentors students when needed.
• Participates in staff orientation and health-related training.

Skills

Active Learning

Listening

Reading Comprehension

Decision Making

Speaking

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Certificate of Fitness (TN Board of Nursing)

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/07/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $7,458.00 - $9,697.00

Salary (Annually) $89,496.00 - $116,364.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Lexington, TN

Department Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, HENDERSON COUNTY

This position is located at the Henderson County Health Department.

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.

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.

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 form physical examination, laboratory reports, and other diagnostic testing. Reviews patient history from medical records, orders appropriate diagnostic tests, and obtains information form patients or others to determine the reason of hospitalization, office visit, or chief compliant.
• 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 (KSA's)

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

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic Devices
• Various Medical Equipment and Devices

TN Driver Standards

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.