Job Description:

Market Range: 05 Minimum Hiring Salary: $18.39/per hour THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN. JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide nursing support for the psychiatrist and resident physicians in the Graduate Medical Education outpatient setting. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist psychiatrist and internal medicine residents with day-to-day patient schedules. * Obtains patient vitals and brief health history, enters data into electronic medical record (EMR), and administers injections under physicians' orders. * Assist physicians/residents with procedures. * Prepares exam and treatment rooms with equipment and supplies. * Communicates with patients on treatment advice via phone or secure messaging system. * Triages patient phone calls and communicates with physicians any findings outside of established protocols, * Assists with streamlining Telehealth appointments, medication reconciliations, and manages desktop messages for residents. * Completes medical leave paperwork including FMLA and disability. * Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduate of approved Vocational Nursing program. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in outpatient medicine. Experience with psych and internal medicine is preferred. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required and CPR certification. (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES * Knowledge of medical terminology and medical vocabulary. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to communicate with a diverse population. * Ability to successfully navigate an EMR system. * Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time. WORK SCHEDULE: This position may be occasionally required to work evenings and early mornings due to extend hours of the clinic.