PRN Nurse Practitioner in Knoxville, TN
Updated 11/04/26
37909, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice/Primary Care
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization that has been providing exceptional patient care since 1979. With more than 35,000 healthcare professionals nationwide, TeamHealth empowers clinicians to focus on what they do best: delivering high-quality patient care.
We are seeking a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), family nurse practitioner (FNP), or dual-certified PMHNP/FNP to join our team at Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. This flexible PRN opportunity includes weekend rounding coverage, weekday coverage as needed, and optional paid after-hours call coverage. Clinicians must be available to work a minimum of two shifts per month.
This is a "round-and-go" position, with rounding typically beginning around 8am and concluding by 5pm. While most clinicians complete their onsite responsibilities within approximately 4 to 6 hours, you are expected to remain available by phone until 5pm on scheduled rounding days to address patient care needs and clinical questions.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join TeamHealth and experience the difference of a supportive, clinician-led organization that values flexibility, collaboration, and high-quality patient care. Apply today to learn more about this rewarding PRN opportunity with Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine.
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We are seeking a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), family nurse practitioner (FNP), or dual-certified PMHNP/FNP to join our team at Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. This flexible PRN opportunity includes weekend rounding coverage, weekday coverage as needed, and optional paid after-hours call coverage. Clinicians must be available to work a minimum of two shifts per month.
This is a "round-and-go" position, with rounding typically beginning around 8am and concluding by 5pm. While most clinicians complete their onsite responsibilities within approximately 4 to 6 hours, you are expected to remain available by phone until 5pm on scheduled rounding days to address patient care needs and clinical questions.
Opportunity Highlights
- PRN position
- Seeking PMHNP, FNP, or dual-certified PMHNP/FNP clinicians
- Coverage needs include: weekend rounding shifts, weekday coverage as needed, and optional paid after-hours call coverage
- Minimum commitment of two shifts per month
- Flexible round-and-go schedule
- Typical rounding hours approximately 8am - 5pm
- Adult and adolescent inpatient behavioral health population
- Typical patient census of 14 to 16 patients per day
Responsibilities
- Provide care to adult and adolescent patients in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting
- PMHNPs and dual-certified PMHNP/FNPs will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, medication management, and follow-up psychiatric visits
- FNPs will provide medical management and address the physical healthcare needs of behavioral health patients during their inpatient stay
- Evaluate and address behavioral, medical, and safety concerns as appropriate to scope of practice
- Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with licensure and clinical responsibilities
- Remain available by phone until 5pm on scheduled rounding days to address patient care needs and clinical questions
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, therapists, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Support continuity of care and treatment planning throughout the patient's inpatient stay
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive daily rate paid for each shift worked (W-2 position)
- Additional compensation for after-hours call coverage
- Additional holiday pay for shifts worked on TeamHealth-recognized holidays
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Tennessee nurse practitioner license
- Active DEA registration
- Prior inpatient, behavioral health, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, or related clinical experience preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to commit to a minimum of two shifts per month
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join TeamHealth and experience the difference of a supportive, clinician-led organization that values flexibility, collaboration, and high-quality patient care. Apply today to learn more about this rewarding PRN opportunity with Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine.
California Applicant Privacy Act: [Register to View]
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