PRN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Floater, Nursing Office of Practice

The ETSU College of Nursing, Office of Practice invites applications for a PRN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Floater to support multiple nursing clinics.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides advanced primary care services to pediatric patients 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 in infants, children, and adolescents.

The PNP provides comprehensive age-appropriate preventive health services, including health screenings, developmental assessments, immunizations, anticipatory guidance, and health education. The Nurse Practitioner maintains accurate and timely documentation of all patient encounters and clinical services provided.

The PNP 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.

Work Location and Travel

• This is a floating position that provides coverage at multiple clinic locations as needed. Employees report directly to their assigned clinic each workday. Travel reimbursement is provided only for travel to Hancock County.

Position Status

• This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent based on organizational needs, funding, and employee performance. Permanent employment is not guaranteed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of pediatric growth and development, age-appropriate health assessment, preventative care, immunizations, and the diagnosis and management of common pediatric acute and chronic health conditions.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate communication strategies and the ability to effectively communicate with pediatric patients and their families/caregivers.
• 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 of fitness to prescribe.
• Two (2) years of experience in advanced practice nursing. Applicants without PNP preparation, a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience providing primary care to pediatric patients is required.

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

• Hourly rate based upon education and experience.

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.

• 3. Documents required to apply:
• 1. Cover Letter
• 2. Current CV/Resume

3. Copy of current unencumbered RN licensure from TN or multi-state.

4. Copy of National Board Certification.

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 nurse-led clinics under the College of Nursing feature four Federally Qualified Health Centers and two Student Health Clinics.

The largest Community Health Center in Johnson City provides primary care, behavioral health care, pediatrics, and women's health with an on-site Dental Clinic, Radiology Department, Lab, and Charitable Pharmacy. Area unhoused individuals receive a continuum of services at the Downtown Day Center.

Two school-based clinics in Hancock County provide care for students, staff, and the surrounding community. ETSU students and staff are served by the University Health Center on campus, while the nurse clinic at University School serves that population.

The College of Nursing Community Health Centers have received federal funding for more than 30 years, accepting all patients regardless of their ability to pay.

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.