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Nurse Practitioner

Provide specialty care in HIV, Hepatitis C and related problems in our recently expanded Centers of Excellence clinic

Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Excellent benefits, work/life balance, gratifying career with a reasonable workload.

Help operate the Center of Excellence (COE) Clinic serving our clients newly diagnosed and living with HIV disease. COE provides affordable, confidential services to residents regardless of age, sex, income, race, disability or marital status. Duties include, but are not limited to: providing a full range of clinical services such as personalized HIV and related medical care, supportive care, preventive care, and appropriate referrals; working constructively in a team environment; and performing additional duties as assigned by the Manager of the Department.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Directs patient care at facility by interviewing patients to obtain medical history and nature of present illness or medical problem, conducts physical examinations, and selects appropriate laboratory tests and other tests. Interprets test results; makes diagnoses; prescribes appropriate medications; provides patient education/counseling. Completes patient medical history charts and other pertinent records as required. Consults with health care providers inside and outside of the agency. Reviews records and materials from outside the Health Department. Helps direct and assist clinical and clerical staff as required. Undertakes a program of continual self-education in the field. Performs routine clerical duties, completes forms and charts; files required periodic reports of activities.

These and other services are offered as part of the Ryan White Program and the Knox County Government. Responds to and reports immediately if called upon by local regional or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Department of Health. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:  Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nursing program required; supplemented by two (2) years of experience and/or training involving the area of specialty; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. State of Tennessee APRN and RN licensure required. EHR and Bi-Lingual skills English/Spanish preferred. Must possess and maintain a Tennessee Driver’s License.  

Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machines and equipment such as personal computers, printers, telephones, calculators, photocopiers, and fax machines. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

 

Deadline to apply is December 12. Application requires you to set up a profile, upload cover letter and resume. Interviews in late December. Preferred start is early to mid January. Potential to adjust the start date for the right candidate

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Ideal fit: New NP grads with significant clinical experience and solid knowledge and skill set in general medicine; or a mid-career NP or retiree who enjoys serving a dynamic, complex patient population. Work alongside our experienced infectious disease physician, Dr. John Narro. Ideal candidate is able to get along with and enjoys a variety of personalities.

Considering applying but have questions about the position?

  • Feel free to reach out to the hiring manager, Bill Blomenkamp, BSN, RN, ACRN, to share about your interests and learn if this could be a fit for you! Reach Bill at 865-254-7541 or bill.blomenkamp@knoxcounty.org