The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing is seeking a full-time non-tenure Instructor/Assistant Professor. The responsibilities for this role include 95% clinical practice assignment at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, which includes: planning and directing the delivery of healthcare to the Pediatric Neurology population in the Jackson, TN area. This position provides care and health education for patients and their families. In addition, 5% teaching responsibilities in the College of Nursing will be determined in collaboration with the Department Chair and the Director of Advanced Practice. Academic rank is based upon academic credentials. 

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree or higher in a nursing specialty from an accredited university required. (Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree preferred.)

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of clinical practice experience at the RN level. (Experience in the role of an APRN preferred.)

LICENSES: Current DEA certification and must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support. Unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Tennessee or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee is required. Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Applicants should attach curriculum vitae to the application.  

 If you need additional information about this position, please contact:   
Beth Paton, Associate Professor and Director of Advanced Practice 

Email: epaton@uthsc.edu or call 901-481-5155 

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER 

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering collaborative education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UT Health Science Center contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UT Health Science Center spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UT Health Science Center is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs. 

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• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with neurological conditions according to approved protocol and acceptable standards.  

• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the Medical Director/collaborating Physician. 

• Participates in the design and revision of protocols.

• Collaborates with Medical Physicians and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients. Make referrals as appropriate.

• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. 

• Develops strong partnerships with patients, family members, fellow providers/nurses and support staff.  Focus on high patient and family satisfaction and retention. 

• Manages the care of children with neurological conditions, developing education plans for families, and ordering appropriate consultations and referrals when indicated.