Health Services Specialist IV

Tennessee Tech • Cookeville, TN

11d

About The Position

The Health Services Specialist IV is a nurse practitioner or physician assistant who provides healthcare treatment, emergency triage, and healthcare education to university students, faculty, and staff. The role delivers care within standard NP/PA protocols in collaboration with a supervising physician, including identifying, managing, or referring health problems and supporting illness prevention and health promotion. Work takes place in an in-person clinic and virtual settings.

The specialist assesses patient histories and symptoms, develops diagnoses and treatment plans, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, and prescribes medications as appropriate. The role also requires compliance with institutional training and applicable federal and state regulations, effective communication with colleagues and diverse populations, confidential recordkeeping, and participation in community activities and professional organizations.

Requirements

• For nurse practitioner candidates: a Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution, national nurse practitioner certification, one year of experience, and a current Tennessee license or eligibility to obtain one.
• For physician assistant candidates: a master's degree in medicine or a health-related field from an accredited institution, national physician assistant certification, and a current Tennessee license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Eligibility for Tennessee prescriptive privileges.
• Specialization in Acute, Family, or Adult Care.
• Ability to provide routine and emergency healthcare to the university community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information and communicate effectively.
• Successful leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS and BLS certification.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience.
• Experience in women's health or gynecological exams.
• Ability to suture and perform minor surgical procedures.
• Experience in urgent care, an emergency room, or a university health clinic.
• Three or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to students and employees within standard nurse practitioner or physician assistant protocols and in collaboration with a supervising physician.
• Identify, manage, or refer health problems; provide care that prevents illness and promotes health.
• Provide patient education, emergency triage, and treatment to university students, faculty, and staff.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, autonomous environment across in-person clinic and virtual settings.
• Assess and analyze patients’ medical histories and symptoms to develop diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications appropriately.
• Complete mandatory institutional training and comply with applicable federal and state regulations, guidelines, and requirements.
• Communicate effectively with team and department members to support quality patient care.
• Understand the physical and psychosocial developmental needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in community activities and professional organizations, and interact effectively and appropriately with diverse populations, the university community, and the public.
• Maintain files accurately and confidentially in paper and software systems.

Benefits

• Two vacation days accrued per month.
• One sick leave day accrued per month.
• Thirteen University holidays.
• Medical and life insurance with shared cost between the employee and university.
• Retirement benefits.
• Optional 401(k).
• Educational benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level