Nurse Practitioner, JCDDC

• 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

• Nurse Practitioner
• Market
• Range: 11 https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/pay/paytables.php [https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/pay/paytables.php]
• For information on benefits please visit: www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ [http://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 license as Registered Nurse in Tennessee or compact/multi-state.
• 4.
• Copy of National Certification in appropriate area.
• 5.
• Certificate to fitness to prescribe.
• 6.
• Three (3) to five (5) references available upon request.
• 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.