Clinical Assistant - LPN/RN Forensic

The Clinical Assistant - LPN/RN delivers nursing care for patients (inmates) across their life span, and through the use of the nursing process, assesses and documents the effects of care under the supervision of a Clinic Coordinator works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, medical and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.   

     As a Clinical Assistant, you will:    

• Create a positive experience by welcoming and assisting clinic patients
• Preparing and maintaining patient files by obtaining personal and health information
• Promoting patient safety by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment
• Setting up and stocking examination and procedure rooms
• Sterilizing medical equipment and sanitizing designated areas

Required Skills & Qualifications:    

• Current Certified Medical Assistant Certification at minimum or Practical/Registered Nurse License in the state of Tennessee
• Employee must have a valid BLS upon hire. CPI required within 90 days of hire.

About Nashville General Hospital     Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community          Our benefits include:    

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
• Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
• Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
• Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
• Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
• 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Parking for all employees

 Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran