Staff Nurse - PRN: College of Nursing - UTK

University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department
University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department

Knoxville, TN, USA

USD 30-33 / hour

Posted on Jun 26, 2026

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.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred

Experience:

  • Current active RN license in Tennessee
  • Minimum of 1 year pediatric or school nursing experience
  • Basic Life Support certification required

Knowledge, Skills, 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

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 August 1st, 2026.

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of 3 Professional References

About the College of Nursing

With a longstanding tradition of excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical practice, we are proud to be a guiding force in healthcare education. We embrace innovation while honoring the values that have shaped our success. By offering cutting-edge academic programs, supporting impactful research, and forging strong community partnerships, we prepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care in a diverse and ever-changing world. Join the Vol Nurse Family! Get to know CON

  • 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
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