Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Provides clinical and administrative assistance in the delivery of patient care during the clinic hours of operation and assisting with patient cases remotely during non-clinic hours. Reports to Diversity Health Clinic Management and directly assists Medical Providers.

General Responsibilities

• Help contact and release lab results to patients.
• Schedule and provide treatment.
• The Registered Nurse is able to act with maximum independent discretion, making decisions and acting on their own without having to wait for provider approval.
• Answers patient calls and questions from patients inquiring about symptoms and diagnoses from the dedicated RN line for patients.
• Collections patient history and conducts lab procedures.
• Refers patient calls and questions to the appropriate Provider.
• Serves as a backup to Lab/Medical Assistants and Phlebotomists as needed.
• Facilitates patient flow along with the Clinic Manager and Providers.
• Checks lab results and communicates medical results and other information to patients in a timely manner.
• Helps provide oral and injectable treatment.
• Schedules patients for appointments and treatments.
• Documents communications with patients regarding symptoms and diagnoses.
• Manages the Electronic Medical Records system, including taking appropriate action such as monitoring Medical Provider in-boxes, responding to communications and transferring documents to correct locations.
• Acts as first-line of communication with the Metro Health Department as needed and properly and promptly acts on information provided.
• Provides general Medical Provider support and assistance.
• Works with Clinic Managers and Medical Providers to implement and maintain clinic policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to the clinic’s policies and procedures and HIPAA guidelines.
• Completes initial preliminary testing, preparation and information gathering with patients and communicates results to the Medical Provider on duty.
• Contacts PEP patients for follow-up procedures and communications at 30 day or 45 day periods.
• Completes any other duties as assigned within the staff member’s training and experience.

Job Qualifications

• Currently active RN license in good standing and authorized to practice in Tennessee.
• Able to work on-site at Music City PrEP Clinic or Chosen Family Medicine during all hours that the clinic is open.
• A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), or a diploma from an accredited and an approved nursing program.
• Must have the ability to observe, document, and communicate lab-related issues, and to exercise independent judgment, well-informed decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, interpersonal skills, team-building skills, and professional demeanor.

PREFERRED Qualifications

• Two years direct patient care experience.
• Working knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
• Working experience with acquiring and processing lab specimens.