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Staff Nurse, RN - Student Health Center - UTK

Position Number: 6127964
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Staff Nurse, RN - Student Health Center - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2536
Job Category: Medical
Posting Date: 04/07/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1800 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US

Job Description
This position is full-time, 40 hours per week Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse in an ambulatory clinic setting. The position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day. Typical hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position reports to the Nursing Supervisor and works one-on-one with an assigned licensed medical provider (MD or FNP) who provides clinical directions.

The Staff Nurse, R.N. position is expected to provide nursing skills to the ability of their licensure and at the direction of an advanced medical licensed professional. The practice setting is in an ambulatory clinic whose mission is to provide personal health care services, health promotion, education, and consultation to all eligible students attending the University of Tennessee.

Responsibilities

Provision of Customer Service.
Performing nursing skills to the ability of their licensure and at the direction of an advanced licensed medical professional.
Maintaining confidentiality of medical information.
Ensuring accurate documentation of services provided in the form of an electronic medical records system.
Willingness to work with a diverse patient population and provide services for all eligible students seeking treatment.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education: Must have an associate's degree from an accredited School of Nursing Program as a Registered Nurse.
Licensure: Must have a State of Tennessee medical license as a Registered Nurse.
Experience: Must have 3 years of experience in a hospital or physician's office as a R.N.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Must have the knowledge of basic human anatomy; Must have the knowledge of nursing license limitations; Must have the skills and ability to practice infection control methods in a health care facility. Ability to type and utilize a Windows based computer system. Ability to administer injections. Must have basic knowledge, skill, and ability to maintain all medical records information with strict confidentiality. Must have basic knowledge of medical coding including CPT and ICD-10 diagnosis codes. Must have ability and willingness to be CPR certified.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing program with a bachelor's degree.
Experience: 3 years' experience working in a college or university student health facility, hospital, or physician's office.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Preference given to those who have worked within the electronic health record system known as Medicat. The ability to speak a foreign language is preferred. Previous experience with dealing with allergic reactions and emergency medical situations will be strongly considered.

Work Location: University of Tennessee, Student Health Center, Knoxville, TN. The work location is the actual clinic setting at 1800 Volunteer Blvd.

Compensation and Benefits UT market range: 10

Anticipated hiring range: To be determined it is based on years of experience and education.
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Application Instructions

For best consideration applicants should submit the materials below before 4/20/2025:

Completed UTK Application
Current Resume & Cover Letter
Three reference contacts

About The College/Department/Division The Division of Student Life is comprised of an outstanding group of professionals who create student-centered opportunities that contribute to a transformative Volunteer Experience. These opportunities allow students to grow their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom. From health and wellness to service and engagement, we provide opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit, inspiring others to learn, lead, and serve.

Our departments provide essential services that support student success and future growth, fostering engagement, leadership, and wellness while enhancing belonging. Together, they create transformative experiences that help students achieve both academic and personal goals.

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About Us

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 employees-the Volunteers-who 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 that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

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!

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