Registered Nurse

Premise's mission is to help people get, stay, and be well. We hope you will join us in our mission and experience why amazing health starts with amazing healthcare. For more information, visit www.jobs.premisehealth.com.

As a Full Time - Registered Nurse (RN) , you'll provide care to client employees and their dependents in our Health Center located in Knoxville, TN .

The scheduled hours are Monday – Friday, 7AM- 4PM with lunch 12-1.

Preferred Prior Experience in Occupational Health, ER or Urgent Care setting.

Essential Functions

Uses nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow.

Conducts a nursing assessment by taking a patient history and physical assessment and by obtaining vital signs and other medical tests. Provides treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.

Collaborates with Physician or other Licensed Independent Practitioner to arrange for further medical treatment, when needed.

Identifies equipment that needs repair and brings it to the attention of the lead clinician.

Performs occupational and health screening tests as defined in site contract (EKG, audiometry, spirometry, vision).

Conducts appropriate laboratory tests and quality control procedures.

Documents accurately all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications administered, discharge instructions provided, and follow up care arranged.

Evaluates health education / promotion needs of patients and provides necessary training and instruction.

Identifies emergency situations and provides care within legal scope of practice.

Administers medications and medical treatments competently as directed by a Physician or Licensed Independent Practitioner.

Maintains medical records using (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software).

Maintains a clean and safe environment. Follows infection control procedures.

Maintains patient privacy and confidential patient information.

Participates in follow up phone calls and follow up patient visits.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Certificate from an accredited Nursing School or Associates’ degree (A.S.) is required. Bachelor's degree (BSN) from four-year college or university is preferred.

Currently licensed Registered Nurse in state of practice required

Current hands on training in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for health care providers is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services.

Certification in Occupational Health Nursing, Certification in Emergency Nursing, or Certificate in Case Management preferred.

Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers full-time team members benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) program with company match, paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, EAP, access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents. Additional benefits can be viewed here : https : / / jobs.premisehealth.com / benefits.

Premise is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.