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Primary Care Clinician #1629 - Homeless Health - Health & Social Services Division

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $98K/yr

Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division is responsible for responding to public health emergencies. They are seeking a Primary Care Clinician to perform advanced professional nursing duties with a focus on reproductive and sexual health under the supervision of a physician.

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Responsibilities

Performs advanced professional nursing duties with focus on reproductive and sexual health

Ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise

Respond should a call to mobilize be made

Work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community

Qualification

Registered NurseMaster’s Degree in NursingAdvanced Practice Nurse CertificateTennessee RN LicensureNational Certification in NursingClinical Nursing SpecialtyPrimary Care ExperienceCertificate of FitnessDEA RegistrationFluent in SpanishSoft Skills

Required

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

Current national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area

A valid driver's license is required

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

Current national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area

A valid driver's license is required

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

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

Must be board certified or eligible for board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice

A valid driver's license is required

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

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

Benefits

On-Site Employee Health Clinic

No copay to utilize clinic services.

Clinic services include routine office visits, sick visits, labs, flu shots, and more

TextCare - Access to care 24/7 via TextCare, which is direct, unlimited access to medical care 24/7 through text message.

Telehealth - Two-way, real-time interactive communication between the patient and a practitioner through telecommunications, which may include audiovisual options.

One to One Provider Network – Availability to utilize a network of providers that provide a high level of care at a lower copay/cost.

Health Management Programs – Offered to help employees and their family members in managing the following health conditions: Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)

Nutritional guidance – Nutritional education provided to assist in making the appropriate food /health choices.

On-Site Employee Pharmacy

Low-cost prescriptions available to those covered under the County health plan.

Over the counter items offered at cost.

RxLocal App – Mobile app provides a convenient way to stay connected and manage your health. Through the app you can request refills and ask questions.

On-site Pharmacist available to answer questions and provide information.

Hamilton County Government offers competitive insurance coverage to fulltime employees.

Medical coverage is offered through Cigna to fulltime employees.

Dental coverage is a voluntary benefit available to fulltime employees.

Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided through Symetra.

Individual Short-Term Disability (STD)

Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Flexible Spending Account–Health Care

Flexible Spending Account–Dept. Care

Flexible Spending Account–Transportation

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Hamilton County Government Retirement for Fulltime Employees.

Pension – Legacy Plan (hired prior to 10/1/2015), in which the employer contributes 14.70%.

Pension – Hybrid Plan (hired on or after 10/1/2015), in which the employee contributes 5% and the employer contributes 4%.

401K – Employer contributes 5% and the employee can contribute the amount of their choice.

457b – Employees have the option to contribute to this plan if they choose.

Pre-Retirement Seminar: Hamilton County Human Resources provides a pre-retirement seminar to those considering retirement, two times per year (1st and 3rd quarter of each year).

Parental Leave: Hamilton County provides eight (8) weeks of paid maternity leave and two (2) weeks of paid paternity leave following the birth of a child or placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption (age 13 or younger) or foster care.

Paid Time Off: Hamilton County Government provides generous paid time off (PTO) to fulltime employees from the start of employment.

Paid Holidays: Hamilton County Government provides thirteen (13) paid holidays to fulltime employees.

Wellness Facility: Hamilton County Government provides a 24/7 fitness center, free of charge, to County employees and family members (age 14+) covered under the County's health plan.