Staff Nurse/Medical Records Supervisor - Student Health Center

Triage Medical Staff Nurse, R.N.

Student Health Center

The Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee invites applications for the position of a TN licensed Registered Nurse in the Student Health Center. The position is a full-time position, scheduled for 8 hours per day, Monday – Friday.

The mission of the Student Health Center is to provide a comprehensive, moderate-complexity program of primary health care services relevant to the needs of eligible University of Tennessee students. These services include personal health care, health promotion, education, consultation, and educational experiences for selected students pursuing careers in health professions.

The Position: The Student Health Center seeks a full-time TN Licensed Registered Nurse. The duties include provision of customer service, perform telephone and/or walk-in assessment for individuals seeking care, provide nursing skills to the ability of their licensure and at the direction of an advanced licensed medical professional, maintain confidentiality of medical information. The position also provides supervision of three medical records staff members, promotion of healthy living skills, and ensure accurate documentation of services provided in the form of an electronic medical records system. The successful candidate must be willing to work with a diverse patient population and provide services for all eligible students seeking treatment.

The University and Region: UTK is the state’s flagship, land grant university. We are a Research University, housing 11 colleges and 900+ programs of study. With an enrollment of 30,000 students, our undergraduate and graduate programs are repeatedly ranked among top national programs. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance of Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains; and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

What We Require:

Education:

• Must hold a license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in college health, a physician’s office, or hospital setting.
• Must have word processing and computer skills
• Must complete CPR certification

Preferred Experience:

• Ability to speak a foreign language is a plus.
• Past experience with electronic medical records system, such as Medicat.

Application Process: Please complete the online application for full consideration at hr.utk.edu. Applicants should include a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three references (with current email address and phone numbers) in the application file. A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.