Purpose of Job
The purpose of this position is to provide medical care and participate in clinical operations across CEDEP Clinical Services in the Ryan White Center of Excellence (COE), the Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program, and the Communicable Disease Control Clinic (CDC).
Essential Functions:
- Clinical Care Management: Reviews medical history, nature of present illness, and laboratory results; performs physical examinations; manages medication and treatment plans
- COE: Manages HIV through antiretroviral therapy (ART), indicates and reviews routine lab results, and provides limited primary care and preventive screenings per program guidelines
- TB: Manages suspected or confirmed active and latent tuberculosis infections per program guidelines
- CDC: Provides HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) services; consults with Public Health Nurses (PHNs) regarding sexually transmitted infections (STI) treatment beyond PHN protocols and evaluates patients for neurosyphilis
- Counseling and Education: Advise patients of disease processes and treatment options, as well as indicated procedures and recommendations, including vaccines, cervical and anal Papanicolaou (Pap) smears, recommended preventive screenings, and imaging studies
- Clinical Procedures: Performs specimen collections, including anal and cervical paps and 3-compartment STI testing; administer vaccines
- Collaboration: Works alongside clinic team members, supervising physician, and internal and external partners to coordinate patient care
- Compliance: Ensures compliance with all program guidelines, protocols, and organization practices
- Professional Development: Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field; engages in ongoing professional continuing education
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Master's Degree in Nursing
- Certifications (Required By Hire): Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in Tennessee or current Physician Assistant licensure in Tennessee
- Certifications (Required After Hire): Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire; Advanced HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (AACRN) certification through HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board (HANCB) or American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVMM) HIV Specialist credential required within one year of hire
- Experience: None
- Preferences: Two years’ related experience
- Other Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid TN State Driver's License; must have reliable transportation and must have reliable transportation and maintain automobile liability insurance that meets Tennessee’s financial responsibility law on personal automobile
Substitutes for Requirements:
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position.
Pre-Hire Requirements:
- Background check will be conducted prior to hire. Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review will be conducted prior to being authorized to drive for county business.
Key Knowledge:
- Knowledge of delivery of care models within HIV population
Key Skills:
- Proficient in Windows OS, Microsoft Office, and electronic health records systems
- Basic understanding of computers, printers and other office equipment
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communicator, with the ability to apply de-escalation techniques as needed
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with patients and team
- Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with all patients, partners, and staff
Abilities:
- This position requires the ability to engage in occasional light physical activity.
Additional Job Functions:
- Local travel may be required.
- Occasional after hours/evening/weekend work may be necessary.
- Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local regional or central office supervisors as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office
- Ensure regular and punctual attendance during scheduled work hours
- Perform other duties as required
Occupational Hazards:
- Possible exposure to infectious diseases and blood borne pathogens. Adherence to established safety protocols and the proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) are essential to minimize the risk of injury.
Working Conditions:
Work is primarily conducted in a clinical environment with occasional off-site duties.
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The Knox County Health Department was the first health department in Tennessee to achieve national voluntary accreditation and is dedicated to ensuring the conditions in which every resident can be healthy. We offer a competitive benefit package and actively foster a healthy, supportive workplace culture where our team members can develop, advance, and make meaningful impact in the community.
Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Posting Start : 08/03/2026
Posting End : 08/17/2026
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $46.28
