Staff Nurse - PRN: College of Nursing - UTK

This is a PRN (scheduled as needed) position for a Tennessee licensed Registered Nurse at Vine School Health Center that is a school-based health center.  Vine School Health Center is a collaboration between The University of Tennessee, College of Nursing and Knox County Schools. The clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm. The position reports to the center Director. The PRN RN position is expected to provide nursing skills to the ability of their licensure and at the direction of an advanced medical licensed professional. The practice setting is in an ambulatory clinic located on Knox County school property.  

• Perform nursing skills to the ability of their licensure and at the direction of an advanced licensed medical professional. Including routine immunizations, medications, performing CLIA waved labs 
• Ensure accurate documentation of services provided in the form of an electronic medical records system  
• Provision of Customer Service 
• Precept for undergraduate students from the College of Nursing 
• Follow HIPPA, FERPA and school confidentiality standards 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred
• Current active RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum of 1 year pediatric or school nursing experience
• Basic Life Support certification required 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic human anatomy; understanding of the scope and limitations of a nursing license; and the ability to effectively apply infection control practices in a healthcare setting.  

• Ability to type and utilize a Windows based computer system. 

• Ability to administer injections. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN

 

Work Location: Knoxville, TN – onsite at the Vine School Health Center

 

Compensation:

• Anticipated hiring range: $30/hr. - $33/hr.

Application Instructions 

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before February 28, 2026.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

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