Health Services Specialist IV

A nurse practitioner or physician's assistant who provides quality healthcare treatment, emergency triage services, and healthcare education to the university students, faculty and staff.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Responsible for delivering health care to students and employees by performing responsibilities within standard NP/PA protocols in collaboration with supervising physician.

Identifying, managing and/or referring health problems and providing care which prevents illness and promotes health. Provide quality education to patients and emergency triage services and treatment to the university students, faculty and staff.

Ability to work efficiently in an fast-paced, autonomous environment within both in-patient clinic and virtual settings.

Ability to assess and analyze patient's medical history and symptoms in order to develop appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans. Ability to order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests.  Ability to responsibly prescribe medications as appropriate for treatment.

Responsible for learning and complying with all mandatory trainings required by the institution and maintain compliance with Federal and state regulations, guidelines, and requirements.

Ability to communicate effectively with team and department members to support quality patient care.

Understand the physical and psychosocial developmental needs of the students, faculty, and staff.

Participate in community activities and professional organizations. Interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community, and the public.

Maintain files accurately and confidentially, in paper and in software programs.

Those typical of a medical office environment.

Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30 pm.

The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month, one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

For nurse practitioner: Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution. Nationally certified as a nurse practitioner.  One year of experience. Current Tennessee license or eligible to obtain and eligible for Tennessee Prescriptive privileges. For Physician Assistant: Master of Science in Medicine or Health Related Field from an accredited institution. Nationally certified as a physician assistant. Current Tennessee license or eligible to obtain and eligible 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 confidentially of records and information and communicate effectively. Successful leadership skills.

ACLS and BLS certified. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience. Experience in women’s health/gynecological exams. Ability to suture and perform minor surgical procedures. Urgent care, emergency room or university health clinic setting experience. 3 or more years experience.