Outpatient Positions in Tennessee (2)
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- •Start with structured clinic work before private practice
- •Build expertise in chronic-disease management and preventive care
- •Negotiate productivity bonuses for high patient volume
- •Consider part-time private practice alongside W-2 work
- •Get comfortable with brief counseling and patient education
Why Outpatient?
Clinic hours are set by the practice. Listings state whether evenings, weekends, or call are part of the role.
Build meaningful patient relationships through ongoing primary, preventive, and chronic care.
Outpatient experience is the usual foundation for a later private practice, where state practice authority sets what independence looks like.
Hiring in Tennessee
Outpatient Careers in Tennessee
Who is hiring
All 2 current Outpatient listings in Tennessee are posted by Vanderbilt UMC.
- Vanderbilt UMC2 listings
Where the listings are
Listings with a stated location are spread across 2 cities, led by Murfreesboro (1) and Nashville (1).
Licensure and practice rules in Tennessee
AANP classifies Tennessee as a restricted practice state. Tennessee requires physician supervision for NPs.
Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Tennessee.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026). Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted November 14, 2026.
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Common Questions
Outpatient NP Jobs in Tennessee FAQ
How many Outpatient NP jobs are open in Tennessee?
All 2 current Outpatient listings in Tennessee are posted by Vanderbilt UMC. 2 of these 2 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 10, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee requires physician supervision for NPs. The Tennessee Board of Nursing publishes the current rule.
Is Tennessee part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). The compact covers the RN license underpinning your APRN credential (a multistate RN license works across member states), but APRN licensure itself is still issued individually by each state, including Tennessee.