Primary Care Clinician - Homeless Health - Health & Social Services Division

Overview

The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency.

During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond to a mobilization call. Work hours for any staff may be modified to meet the needs of the community.

Under general supervision of a physician, performs advanced professional nursing duties with a focus on reproductive and sexual health.

This section defines essential tasks and qualifications as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The list below is illustrative and not exhaustive.

A registered nurse with a Master’s Degree with a major in the clinical nursing specialty of family practice and preparation in specialized practitioner skills. Must have a Certificate of Fitness issued by the Tennessee Board of Nursing; must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered professional nurse in Tennessee and current national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area.

A valid driver’s license is required.

OR

A registered nurse who holds an Advanced Practice Nurse Certificate, as deemed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, with specialized practitioner skills in the clinical nursing specialty of family practice. Must have a Certificate of Fitness issued by the Tennessee Board of Nursing; must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered professional nurse in Tennessee and current national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area.

A valid driver’s license is required.

OR

A new graduate with a Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing may be considered, but must be eligible to sit for the Advanced Practice Nurse Certification test and be eligible to apply for a certificate of Fitness issued by the Tennessee Board of Nursing plus a minimum of 500 hours of working or training as a clinician in a primary care setting.

If hired, the new graduate must obtain Advanced Practice Nurse Certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area and a Certificate of Fitness within three (3) months of hire. A valid driver’s license is required.

OR

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine with State of Tennessee medical license and DEA registration. Must have completed residency for Internal Medicine or Family Practice and must be board certified or eligible for board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. A valid driver’s license is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.

Work requires long periods of standing, walking, lifting medical supplies weighing up to 10 pounds, assisting patients in transfers to examination tables, performing routine lab work such as blood draws and specimen collection; extended periods of extensive contact with infectious diseases and mentally ill patients, driving to other clinic sites.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

EEO:
Hamilton County is an equal opportunity employer. Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office home page. URL: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./portunity

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