Public Health Jobs in Tennessee
Public Health jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where institutions like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the Tennessee Department of Health, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital maintain consistent hiring across epidemiology, community health education, and environmental health. Demand runs from entry-level health educators and disease intervention specialists to senior program managers and public health directors. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Description
The Mobile Health Services Program of the Metro Public Health Department is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to work in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. This is your chance to work in a program that supports our Metro Nashville Public Schools by providing nursing services to the students of Nashville and Davidson County.
This Public Health Nurse Practitioner position will facilitate providing public health services to MNPS Schools. This position will rotate between 8 different portable health clinics throughout Davidson County and other school sites as needed.
If you have any questions, please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640
Typical Duties
- The Nurse Practitioner acts as a Clinician and Manager of School Health Mobile Services.
- Performs routine school physical exams for children aged 3-18 years old.
- Completes required school physical forms.
- Initiates necessary referral processes to appropriate programs and agencies within and outside MPHD.
- Manage vaccine transport, inventory, storage and monitoring via the cold chain management system.
- Oversees immunization processes.
- Provide education on immunizations and preventive care.
- Follow all CDC/ACIP vaccine protocols and clinic standing orders.
- Maintain high-quality documentation and communication.
- Support nurses and admin staff in clinic workflow.
- Serves as a public health resource for school and community services.
- Performs related duties.
- Works in collaboration with the MPHD Quality Improvement (QI) Coordinator to ensure compliance with standards.
- Prepare qualitative and productivity reports, annual reports; reviews current research to stay abreast of occupational public health issues.
- Ensures compliance with HIPAA. Interview, hire, coach, and train new employees. Supervises staff activity, performance and productivity; performs personnel evaluations.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
- Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
- Certificate of Fitness as an Advanced Practice Nurse issued by the State of Tennessee.
- Licensed a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee. Applicants holding a Registered Nurse or APRN license from a state that participates in the “Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact” may be hired but must obtain their Tennessee license within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government's employment-based immigration programs.
MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.
Valid class “D” driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Three (3) years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
- Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner strongly preferred
- Knowledge of adult and childhood immunization schedule.
- The ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
Position Description
The Mobile Health Services Program of the Metro Public Health Department is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to work in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. This is your chance to work in a program that supports our Metro Nashville Public Schools by providing nursing services to the students of Nashville and Davidson County.
This Public Health Nurse Practitioner position will facilitate providing public health services to MNPS Schools. This position will rotate between 8 different portable health clinics throughout Davidson County and other school sites as needed.
If you have any questions, please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640
Typical Duties
- The Nurse Practitioner acts as a Clinician and Manager of School Health Mobile Services.
- Performs routine school physical exams for children aged 3-18 years old.
- Completes required school physical forms.
- Initiates necessary referral processes to appropriate programs and agencies within and outside MPHD.
- Manage vaccine transport, inventory, storage and monitoring via the cold chain management system.
- Oversees immunization processes.
- Provide education on immunizations and preventive care.
- Follow all CDC/ACIP vaccine protocols and clinic standing orders.
- Maintain high-quality documentation and communication.
- Support nurses and admin staff in clinic workflow.
- Serves as a public health resource for school and community services.
- Performs related duties.
- Works in collaboration with the MPHD Quality Improvement (QI) Coordinator to ensure compliance with standards.
- Prepare qualitative and productivity reports, annual reports; reviews current research to stay abreast of occupational public health issues.
- Ensures compliance with HIPAA. Interview, hire, coach, and train new employees. Supervises staff activity, performance and productivity; performs personnel evaluations.
-
Minimum Qualifications
- Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
- Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
- Certificate of Fitness as an Advanced Practice Nurse issued by the State of Tennessee.
- Licensed a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee. Applicants holding a Registered Nurse or APRN license from a state that participates in the “Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact” may be hired but must obtain their Tennessee license within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government's employment-based immigration programs.
MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.
Valid class “D” driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Three (3) years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
- Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner strongly preferred
- Knowledge of adult and childhood immunization schedule.
- The ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public health jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a closely related field
- Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting using tools such as SPSS or SAS
- Knowledge of Tennessee Department of Health program requirements and reporting standards
- Demonstrated experience conducting community health assessments or managing public health programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for outreach to diverse Tennessee communities
- Proficiency with electronic health records and public health surveillance systems such as TNEDSS
Public Health Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a public health in Tennessee?
Most public health roles in Tennessee require at minimum a bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, or a related field, though program-facing and epidemiologist positions commonly require a master's of public health. Tennessee does not have a single universal state license for public health workers, but specific roles such as environmental health specialists require registration through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Building relevant experience through Tennessee county health departments or academic institutions strengthens applications considerably.
Which companies hire public healths in Tennessee?
Tennessee public health roles are posted by Software Technology, CENTSTONE SERVICES, and Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Tennessee's strong academic medical infrastructure and robust state and local health department network mean that government agencies, hospital systems, and nonprofit community health organizations all post regularly.
Which Tennessee cities have the most public health jobs?
Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis lead Tennessee in public health openings. Nashville's concentration of academic medical centers, state health agencies, and nonprofit health organizations drives the highest volume, while Memphis benefits from the presence of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and a dense network of Shelby County health programs, and Knoxville's University of Tennessee Health Science Center supports consistent demand in the region.
Are there remote public health jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they are limited. Public health work often requires in-person community engagement, fieldwork, and site visits, so fully remote roles are less common than in purely desk-based fields. About 53% of public health openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with analytical and data-focused roles such as epidemiologist and health informaticist positions being the most likely to offer flexible arrangements.
How can I get hired as a public health in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to community health worker or health educator associate positions with Tennessee county health departments, which regularly hire candidates who have completed an accredited public health degree even without direct work experience. Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Tennessee Department of Health both offer practicum placements and internship pipelines that frequently convert to full-time roles. Earning a Certified Health Education Specialist credential from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing gives entry-level candidates a measurable advantage in competitive applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to public health jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to public health jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across counties, cities, and employers. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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