Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Location: Camden, Tennessee - Serving Benton & Henry Counties

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive Compensation

Benefits: Benefits Package (Details Available Upon Request)

Make a Difference Through Community-Based Primary Care

The Columbus Organization is seeking a dedicated, nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide essential primary care and preventive health services to individuals and families throughout Benton and Henry Counties in West Tennessee.

This opportunity offers a rewarding combination of meaningful community-based medicine and work-life balance, featuring a Monday-Friday daytime schedule, 37.5-hour workweek, and the opportunity to serve uninsured and medically underserved populations.

The Family Nurse Practitioner will deliver comprehensive primary care, wellness and preventive services, contraceptive care, and communicable disease screening and treatment while collaborating with county and regional healthcare teams to improve access to high-quality healthcare.

About The Columbus Organization

The Columbus Organization is a nationally recognized provider of healthcare and behavioral health services, partnering with organizations across the country to improve access to high-quality care. For more than 40 years, Columbus has connected exceptional healthcare professionals with opportunities where their expertise can make a meaningful and lasting impact.

Role Summary

The Family Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care and preventive health services to uninsured adults and other eligible patients within the West Tennessee public health system.

The position includes wellness and contraceptive care, communicable disease screening and treatment, patient education, and immunizations in accordance with Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations.

The FNP will follow established health department guidelines, clinical protocols, and program recommendations while participating in county and regional activities as requested.

This position is ideal for a compassionate healthcare professional who values preventive medicine, patient education, and improving healthcare access for underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary care clinical services to uninsured adult patients.
• Provide wellness, preventive health, and contraceptive care to eligible patients.
• Perform clinical screening, evaluation, and treatment of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted infections and Hepatitis C.
• Promote disease prevention and improved health outcomes through patient education and counseling.
• Administer and support immunizations in accordance with ACIP recommendations.
• Develop patient-centered treatment plans and encourage appropriate follow-up care.
• Follow established health department guidelines, clinical protocols, and program recommendations.
• Maintain professional standards and comply with continuing professional development directives established by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Collaborate with county and regional healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient services.
• Participate in county- and regional-based activities as requested by supervisors.
• Travel to alternate health department locations as needed to support clinical operations.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a Family Nurse Practitioner specialty focus.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted Tennessee Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted Tennessee Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through a recognized credentialing organization, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
• Valid Tennessee driver's license.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel occasionally to alternate health department locations.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to follow established clinical guidelines, protocols, and professional practice standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience providing primary care services.
• Experience in community health, public health, or outpatient clinical settings.
• Experience providing preventive and contraceptive healthcare services.
• Experience with communicable disease screening, treatment, and patient education.
• Interest in serving uninsured and medically underserved populations.

Why Join The Columbus Organization?

This opportunity offers the chance to focus on what matters most-providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare while making a meaningful difference in communities throughout West Tennessee.

Highlights include a predictable Monday-Friday daytime schedule, 37.5-hour workweek, opportunities to provide essential preventive and primary care services, and a collaborative public health environment.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, you will play an important role in expanding access to care, promoting disease prevention, and supporting healthier outcomes for individuals who may otherwise experience barriers to receiving medical services.

Join The Columbus Organization and use your clinical expertise to make a lasting impact in the communities you serve.

Quick Facts

Position: Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Posting Location: Camden,TN

Service Area: Benton and Henry Counties, Tennessee

Setting: Community-Based Primary Care / Public Health

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract Assignment

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM CST

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 working hours per day)

Weekends: No scheduled weekend shifts

Clinical Focus: Primary Care, Preventive Health, Contraceptive Care, Communicable Disease Screening and Treatment

Education: MSN or DNP with Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Certification: National FNP Certification (ANCC or AANPCB)

Licensure: Active, Unrestricted Tennessee APRN and RN Licenses

Travel: Occasional Travel to Alternate Health Department Locations

Driver's License: Valid Tennessee Driver's License Required

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive; Details Available Upon Request