Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Ascension Health; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Group in Smithville, TN seeks a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner for a new Rural Health Primary Care team. You’ll help establish the clinic and deliver outpatient care to local patients.

The role requires a TN NP license, BLS, and at least 3 years in rural health settings; you’ll join a mission-driven, nonprofit system with strong growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire.
• NP credentialed by TN Board of Nursing.
• Licensed RN with compact multi-state waiver before hire date.

Responsibilities

• Help create a new Rural Health Clinic in Smithville, TN.
• Provide NP care in outpatient Rural Health Clinic setting.
• Collaborate with local hospital and integrated referral network.
• Establish your own patient panel.
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system.

Skills

BLS Provider

Nurse Practitioner credential

Compact State license

Master's in Nursing

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Smithville, TN

Facility Name: ASTMP RHC - DeKalb

Schedule: M-F Full Time

Productivity incentives

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Group is seeking to add a Full Time Nurse Practitioner provider with our New Rural Health Primary Care Team in Smithville, TN.

• Ability to help create a new clinic in Smithville, TN

• Practice setting: Rural Health Clinic in an Outpatient setting

• Access to local patients and hospital in Smithville if needed

• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

• M-F Full Time schedule

• Prefer 3+ years of experience in a Rural Health Care setting.

• Establishing your own patient panel

About the Clinic

• Brand New Rural Health Clinic on the Hospital campus in Smithville, TN

• Serving a population of 22,000+ people

• Integrated referral network

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Provider-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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