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KCBM-KNOXVILLE, TN | PMHNP, FNP, & Dual PMHNP/FNP | PRN
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.
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.
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City Caption: A growing city in the Great Smoky Mountains!
City Description: Home to The University of Tennessee and the corporate headquarters of many national companies, Knoxville offers excellent public schools, a low cost of living and no state income tax. Add to those perks, endless outdoor recreation opportunities, a growing culinary scene, great family entertainment availability and an active music scene that includes the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. With more than 100 miles of greenways and bike trails, Knoxville is the outdoor enthusiast's dream. Go paddle boarding or kayaking with friends on the Tennessee River or in one of the many local lakes and quarries, or skip over to south Knoxville's Urban Wilderness for paved and off-road biking trails. For those looking for a challenge, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just an hour away with access to the famous Appalachian Trail! Outdoor activities, however, are just part of the fun this city offers. Its growing downtown area features restaurants, shopping, pubs and much more. Stop by the vintage Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain for root beer floats or sundaes, go bowling at Maple Hall where you can enjoy delicious cocktails and appetizers, or eat at one of the many regionally recognized restaurants. This mid-sized city has much to explore and offers easy access to other large cities like Chattanooga, Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta and Lexington.
Job Benefits: - Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support - Professional liability insurance - 401K