Health Services Specialist IV

Tennessee Tech•Cookeville, TN

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About The Position

A nurse practitioner or physician assistant provides quality healthcare treatment, emergency triage services, and healthcare education to university students, faculty, and staff. The role delivers care within standard NP/PA protocols in collaboration with a supervising physician, in both in-person clinic and virtual settings. The position requires effective, confidential recordkeeping and communication, compliance with institutional training and applicable regulations, and appropriate interaction with diverse populations and the University community.

Requirements

For nurse practitioner candidates: Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
For nurse practitioner candidates: National certification as a nurse practitioner.
For nurse practitioner candidates: One year of experience.
For nurse practitioner candidates: Current Tennessee license or eligibility to obtain one, and eligibility for Tennessee prescriptive privileges.
For physician assistant candidates: Master of Science in Medicine or a health-related field from an accredited institution.
For physician assistant candidates: National certification as a physician assistant.
For physician assistant candidates: Current Tennessee license or eligibility to obtain one, and 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.
Urgent care, emergency room, or university health clinic setting experience.
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, and/or refer health problems; provide care that prevents illness and promotes health.
Provide patient education, emergency triage services, and treatment to university students, faculty, and staff.
Assess and analyze patients’ medical histories and symptoms to develop appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
Prescribe medications responsibly when appropriate for treatment.
Learn and comply with mandatory institutional training and 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.
Interact effectively and appropriately with diverse populations, the University community, and the public.
Maintain files accurately and confidentially in paper and software programs.