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Psychiatric Nurse; RN or LPN

Job in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37955, USA
Listing for: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home, Mental Health Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22.99 - 30.24 USD Hourly USD 22.99 30.24 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Psychiatric Nurse (RN or LPN)

With a wide range of available positions in East Tennessee, you have many opportunities join the McNabb Center team in fulfilling our mission: "Improving the lives of the people we serve"!

If you are interested in nursing positions working with clients in our clinics or in the community take a look at the positions below and select APPLY today!

COMPENSATION: Depending on position, experience & education, LPN salary starts at $22.99/hour and RN positions start at $30.24/hour (PRN/As needed rates vary).

Residential RN and LPN

Crisis Services - Crisis Stabilization Unit for Adults (Knox and Hamblen Counties) and for Children (Knox / East TN Children's Hospital) (RNs ONLY)

Gateway - Adolescent Male Alcohol & Drug Treatment and Mental Health Treatment (RNs ONLY)

Katie Miller - Adolescent Female Alcohol & Drug Treatment and Mental Health Treatment (RNs ONLY)

Centerpointe - Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment for Adults and Medically Monitored Crisis Detox (RNs & LPNs)

Intensive Long-Term Support Program

Adult supportive residential facility (LPNs)

Outpatient RN and LPN

PACT RN Case Manager - Intensive Outpatient / Community Based Treatment (RNs ONLY)

Health Link Nurse Care Coordinator - Clinic based with traditional hours (RN's & LPN)

REQUIREMENTS

LPN or RN

Education / Knowledge
  • Current LPN or RN license in Tennessee (depending on position).
  • Knowledge of psychiatric/mental health, A&D, and co-occurring disorders preferred.
  • CPR certified or willing to become certified.
Experience
  • Experience in working with special populations including individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and dual diagnosis disorders preferred.
  • Computer experience in a health care setting required.
Abilities / Skills
  • Must have excellent people, role-modeling, and communication skills.
  • Ability to relate to individuals and families of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, educational levels, and economic circumstances with respect and dignity.
  • Must have excellent computer skills (including Windows, electronic medical record, and email) and the ability to learn new software products quickly.
  • Proficient in typing, electronic medical record and technology as well as paper charting of medication administration records.
  • Must be adept at multi-tasking.
Physical
  • Exposure to biological hazards.
  • Hearing of normal and soft tones as well as close eyework.
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs.;
    Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
  • To ensure the safety of the clients and staff, this position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques, including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking.

Apply now to join the McNabb Center Team today!

NOTE
  • If a hiring manager is interested in your resume, they will contact you via email, phone or text. Watch for emails and contact from unfamiliar phone numbers.
  • Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for local travel is required for virtually all positions.
  • PRN/As Needed options available for many positions above.
  • Salary variance has to do with population served, travel requirements, on call expectation, client acuity and more. PRN/As needed rates vary.
  • Salary listed is the base or starting rate for fulltime employment. Individual pay rates may be different based on education, relevant experience, licensure, and certification.
  • Salaries listed on this page are to in no way to be construed as an offer of employment or salary quote for any particular position. Official salary can only be determined by McNabb based on the individual applicant's education, relevant experience and the actual position.
Locations
  • NHSC approved site
EOE

McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Job Description

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Background Checks

McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens loyment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background…

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