Responsibilities

About Our Career Opportunity

Cool Springs Internal Medicine & Pediatrics a division of Summit Medical Group has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their practice to support Medical Annual Wellness. This is a Full time opportunity.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (List does not include all duties assigned)

• Pulls and prepares patient's records, escorts patients to exam rooms, prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences.
• Also records vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, etc. and performs appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, Holter Monitors, etc.
• Assists the physician(s) with procedures, as well as administering medications and conducting patient educations.
• Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.
• Performs clerical duties necessary for the physicians to see patients; contacts patients regarding test results or for other related reasons as directed as well as scheduling patient appointment as appropriate.
• Maintains stocked, neat and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures (including the corporate compliance program), and follows state and federal regulations, such as OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with Summit employees) and externally (with non-Summit employees).
• Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician or Administrative Staff.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required, prefer additional vocational or college credits.

Experience: At least six months experience in similar clinical setting is preferred and Medical Annual Wellness experience is preferred.

Certification/License: Active state LPN or RN required

Overview

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 415 providers at 87 practice locations in 19 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.