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federal regulations.
* Documents accurately all services, including electronic or hard copy patient
charts, encounter forms, coding.
* Collaborates with psychiatrist, clinic staff, social workers, clinic
director, and preceptor as needed to provide care.
* Supervises staff as assigned.
* Participates in quality assurance activities by evaluating own performance
and identifying and implementing actions for continuous quality improvement.
* Participates in professional development to maintain certification and
improve and update practice.
* Treats all clients with respect.
* Participates in community psychiatric/behavioral health outreach and
screenings.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
This is a temporary position working 15 – 22.5 hours per week and has the
potential to become a permanent position.
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) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in
Psychiatric and Mental Health 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 of compact
state.
* National certification in appropriate area (PMHNP-BC).
* Certificate to fitness to prescribe.
* Experience as specified for each position.
Preferred Qualifications
* Two (2) years of experience in advanced practice nursing (PMHNP, 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 7.5 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: Temporary Non-Academic Professional 1
* Hourly Rate: $50.00
Application Instructions
1. Non-exempt positions are required to be posted for a minimum of five (5)
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.
1. Cover Letter
2. Current CV/Resume
3. Copy of TN RN licensure (or compact/multi-state).
4. Copy of national certification on appropriate area (PMHNP-BC)
5. Certificate to fitness to prescribe
6. 3-5 references
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.
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.
