Full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP/PA) - Henning, TN (82460)
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: TN, Henning - West Tennessee State Penitentiary - Henning, TN 38041Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice ProviderCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Tennessee Department of Correction.
We are currently seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team at West TN State Penitentiary located in Henning, TN. The Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of a physician in a correctional environment and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management.
This includes collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, diagnosing patients, and medication management.
Qualifications Active, unrestricted TN APRN license Active, unrestricted DEA Ability to pass background screening Available Shift Day shift Monday - Friday NO Call No nights, holidays or weekends
Benefits
We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...
About Us Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.
Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
For additional information, please contact Tiffany Walden, Provider Recruiter, at twalden@teamcenturion.com or call/text 615-240-7235. indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive healthcare services and patient care management within a correctional facility. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, diagnosing conditions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Tennessee APRN license and a valid DEA registration. The role requires the ability to pass a background screening and work a day shift schedule.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP/PA) - Henning, TN (82460) at Centurion Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Correctional Medicine (NP) — ranked against 130 active Correctional Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Correctional Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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- No call
- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Henning
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $156k
- Median resident rent
- $668/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.