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Posted: 29-Jan-26
Location: Sevierville, Tennessee
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 15315
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Medical Provider – Nurse Practitioner (NP)
TK Health
? Locations:
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Sevier County Jail – Sevier County, TN
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Jefferson County Jail – Jefferson County, TN
? Schedule (On-Site):
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Sevier County Jail: 2 days per week, 8 hours per day (16 hours)
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Jefferson County Jail: 1 day per week, 5 hours
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Total On-Site Hours: 21 hours per week
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On-call coverage required
Employment Type: Part-Time | On-Site
Position Overview
TK Health is seeking a Medical Provider (Nurse Practitioner) to join our clinical team supporting Sevier County Jail and Jefferson County Jail in Tennessee. This part-time, on-site role offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful patient care in a structured, secure correctional healthcare environment.
As a Nurse Practitioner with TK Health Clinics, you will practice at the top of your license while gaining broad clinical experience across acute, chronic, and preventive care.
Why TK Health
TK Health is a leading correctional healthcare provider serving jails and detention centers across multiple states. Our providers work in a supportive, team-based environment with strong clinical and operational support.
Many clinicians describe correctional healthcare as an opportunity to gain six months of clinical experience in just 90 days due to the diversity and complexity of patient care.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide primary and urgent medical care to incarcerated patients
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Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
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Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans as appropriate
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Collaborate with nursing staff, custody staff, and healthcare leadership
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Participate in on-call coverage as required
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Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
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Adhere to all facility policies and state/federal healthcare regulations
Qualifications
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Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Tennessee
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Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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Ability to work independently in a secure, structured environment
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Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
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Ability to pass a background check
Work Environment
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On-site clinical care in county jail settings
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Collaborative healthcare and custody teams
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Support from TK Health's regional and corporate leadership
All offers of employment with TK Health are contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check.