Staff Nurse - Student Health Center - UTK

Staff Nurse, RN

The Staff Nurse, RN position is a full-time day shift position. The individual will work with an assigned medical provider to provide primary care medical services. The patient population shall be the eligible student body of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care Duties:

1. Assesses patients to determine reason for medical visit.
2. Performs assessment procedures as indicated by patient's symptoms.
3. Initiates nursing preliminary treatment plan by providing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and formulates a plan of care based on initial assessment.
4. Anticipates medical provider's needs based on findings.
5. Performs nursing procedures as indicated based on skill level and/or assists the medical provider with examinations, procedures, and treatments as needed.
6. Ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
7. Obtains consent forms when indicated.
8. Serves as a chaperone when indicated.
9. Obtains lab results, informs medical provider when results are available.
10. Administers medication as ordered by the medical provider.
11. Make appropriate entries into the patient's medical record.
12. Assists with emergency medical situations.
13. Scheduling appointments with a specialist as indicated.
14. Performs follow-up of all referrals to outside medical providers.
15. Works in all patient care areas within the Student Health Center.
16. Advise patients regarding questions and concerns based on nursing judgement and/or established medical provider routines/instruction.
17. Reinforces and clarifies medical provider instructions as needed.
18. Expedites appropriate charges as indicated and advises patient of expenses for which they are responsible.
19. Check medical records to determine completed diagnostic reports are present, forwards report to medical provider for review/follow-up and closure of medical record.
20. Scans medical records, health history, insurance documents as needed.
21. Contacts all patients after all in office procedures.
22. Obtains medical insurance prior authorizations for referrals to specialists and/or performance of special testing.
23. Educates, teaches, and trains patients as needed.

Indirect Patient Care Duties:

1. Restocks and maintains supplies in patient care areas including the supply closets and exam rooms.
2. Prepare exam rooms including the utilization of disinfectants on surfaces to ensure infection control between each patient.
3. Prepares soiled instruments/equipment for pickup by housekeeping staff for sterilization.
4. Copies patient education materials as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Associate degree and graduation from an accredited School of Nursing program.
• Licensure: State of Tennessee Registered Nurse license.

Experience:

3 years' experience in a hospital or physician's office.

Knowledge and abilities:

• Must have knowledge of basic human anatomy.
• Must have the knowledge of nursing licensure limitations.
• Must have the knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules.
• Must have knowledge of medical charting best practices.
• Must have knowledge of basic medical coding including CPT codes and diagnosis codes.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

Experience:

• Previous experience working within a university student health center.
• Previous experience working with the Medicat electronic medical records system.
• Previous experience dealing with emergency medical situations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must have experience working within an electronic medical record/practice management system that is Windows based.

Work Location

• Location: University of Tennessee, Student Health Center, 1800 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN
• 100% Onsite employment

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR10
• Anticipated hiring range: Commensurate with education and experience
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before September 16, 2026.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employeesthe Volunteerswho uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!