Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse At Music City Physicians’ Group (MCPG), we are passionate about changing the face of healthcare in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky by providing access to biomedical interventions and services for sexual health and wellness. We serve our patients with a highly skilled, competent team of clinicians, staff and volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to see patients during convenient weekday and weekend hours. We accept insured and uninsured patients with affordable, low-cost or no cost services. Job Summary Provides clinical and administrative assistance in the delivery of patient care during the clinic hours of operation and assisting with patient cases remotely during non‑clinic hours. This role reports to Diversity Health Clinic Management and directly assists Medical Providers. General Responsibilities Help contact and release lab results to patients. Schedule and provide treatment. The Registered Nurse is able to act with maximum independent discretion, making decisions and acting on their own without having to wait for provider approval. Answers patient calls and questions from patients inquiring about symptoms and diagnoses from the dedicated RN line for patients. Collects patient history and conducts lab procedures. Refers patient calls and questions to the appropriate Provider. Serves as a backup to Lab/Medical Assistants and Phlebotomists as needed. Facilitates patient flow along with the Clinic Manager and Providers. Checks lab results and communicates medical results and other information to patients in a timely manner. Helps provide oral and injectable treatment. Schedules patients for appointments and treatments. Documents communications with patients regarding symptoms and diagnoses. Manages the Electronic Medical Records system, including taking appropriate action such as monitoring Medical Provider in‑boxes, responding to communications and transferring documents to correct locations. Acts as first‑line of communication with the Metro Health Department as needed and properly and promptly acts on information provided. Provides general Medical Provider support and assistance. Works with Clinic Managers and Medical Providers to implement and maintain clinic policies and procedures. Maintains patient confidentiality according to the clinic’s policies and procedures and HIPAA guidelines. Completes initial preliminary testing, preparation and information gathering with patients and communicates results to the Medical Provider on duty. Contacts PEP patients for follow‑up procedures and communications at 30‑day or 45‑day periods. Completes any other duties as assigned within the staff member’s training and experience. Job Qualifications Currently active RN license in good standing and authorized to practice in Tennessee. Able to work on‑site at Music City PrEP Clinic or Chosen Family Medicine during all hours that the clinic is open. Abachelor of science in nursing (BSN), or a diploma from an accredited and an approved nursing program. Must have the ability to observe, document, and communicate lab‑related issues, and to exercise independent judgment, well‑informed decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Must demonstrate good communication skills, interpersonal skills, team‑building skills, and a professional demeanor. Preferred Qualifications Two years direct patient care experience. Working knowledge of infection control and universal precautions. Working experience with acquiring and processing lab specimens. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr