Nurse Practitioner, Office of Practice - JCCHC

The ETSU College of Nursing, Office of Practice invites applications for a full-time Nurse Practitioner for the Johnson City Community Health Center. 

This position provides advanced primary care services in accordance with the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act. This role is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing both acute and chronic health conditions across the lifespan. The Nurse Practitioner maintains accurate and timely documentation of all patient encounters and clinical services provided. The Nurse Practitioner provides supervision and guidance to assigned clinical and support staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient care environment. Participation in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities is an essential part of the role, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards. A strong commitment to health equity and the needs of vulnerable and underserved populations is central to this position, reflecting the clinic’s mission and values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and skill in assessment, diagnoses, and treatment of common acute and chronic health conditions.
• Knowledge of recognized standards of care.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and set priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with preparation in advanced practice nursing (PMHNP, FNP, ANP, PNP or other specialty as required for position.)
• Current unencumbered license as Registered Nurse in Tennessee or compact state.
• National certification in appropriate area.
• Certificate to fitness to prescribe.
• Experience as specified for each position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in advanced practice nursing (FNP, ANP, PNP or other specialty as required for position.)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job across various settings in the classroom, simulation, clinical, and/or community. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and balance. The employee may occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee must be able to perceive and respond to sounds and alarms; communicate effectively with others; and have a sufficient vision regarding near, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception as well as the ability to observe and monitor situations in full and dimmed light. The employee may stand, walk, and/or sit in various settings for up to 12 hours at a time in addition to the preparation and closure of a clinical shift. Rapid mobility may also be required on occasion. Physical expectations of an assigned clinical facility may vary and be subject to change.

Stress levels may be high due to frequently dealing with numerous students, patients, family members, and other healthcare providers. This position demands concentration and the ability to work in emotionally-charged situations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family: Nurse Practitioner
• Market Range: 11 https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/pay/paytables.php 
• For information on benefits please visit: www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Application Instructions

1. Exempt positions are required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
2. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
3. Documents needed to apply:
   1. Cover Letter
   2. Current CV/Resume
   3. Copy of current unencumbered RN licensure in TN or compact/multistate.
   4. Copy of national certification in appropriate area.
   5. Copy of certificate of fitness to prescribe.
4. An official transcript will be required upon hire. Copies and/or unofficial transcripts will be acceptable for application purposes only.

Position is contingent upon available funding.

College of Nursing Overview

The College of Nursing is part of the University’s Academic Health Sciences Center, which also includes the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the College of Public Health, and the College of Health Sciences. The College of Nursing is the largest in the State of Tennessee offering multiple tracks for students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Undergraduate Programs is home to over 45 full-time faculty and 700 students across five (5) tracks including the Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN (Johnson City, Kingsport, Sevierville), LPN-BSN, and RN-BSN/Dual Degree. The Department of Undergraduate Programs boasts a record of excellence with 60% of faculty holding specialty certifications and a strong record of collaboration and successful student outcomes. All programs in the College of Nursing are fully accredited by the CCNE.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer Statement:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.