Registered Nurse - Clinical Assistant - FT

Elite Sports Medicine; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics in Nashville, TN is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our outpatient orthopedic team. This Clinical Assistant role coordinates patient care, supports physicians, answers patient questions, and assists with examinations and minor procedures.

You will educate patients on treatment plans, perform blood draws, assist with injections, support DME use, and coordinate imaging and follow‑up therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education preferred.
• Licensure or Certification in one of the following types: Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Tennessee.
• Proficiency using email and interacting with Internet applications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physician visits and assist with examinations and minor procedures.
• Support physicians with clinical assessments, treatments, and patient care needs.
• Provide patient education regarding treatment plans, follow-up care, wound care, and other provider-directed instructions.
• Perform blood draws and assist with laboratory testing as needed.
• Prepare and administer injections as ordered by the provider and within your scope of practice.
• Assist patients with durable medical equipment (DME), including proper fitting and usage instructions.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, including MRI, CT scans, and other imaging procedures.
• Help coordinate follow-up appointments and postoperative physical therapy.

Skills

Patient education

Communication skills

Nursing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education

RN license (Tennessee)

LPN license (Tennessee)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Midtown - Elite - Nashville, TN 37203, Bring Your Nursing Skills to Orthopedic Care!

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team! This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced orthopedic physicians and healthcare professionals in an outpatient sports medicine and orthopedic setting.

As a Clinical Assistant, you will play an important role in coordinating patient care, supporting physicians, answering patient questions, assisting with clinical procedures, and helping patients navigate their treatment plans.

If you enjoy building relationships with patients, working in a collaborative environment, and using your nursing skills to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare patients for physician visits and assist with examinations and minor procedures.
• Support physicians with clinical assessments, treatments, and patient care needs.
• Provide patient education regarding treatment plans, follow-up care, wound care, and other provider-directed instructions.
• Perform blood draws and assist with laboratory testing as needed.
• Prepare and administer injections as ordered by the provider and within your scope of practice.
• Assist patients with durable medical equipment (DME), including proper fitting and usage instructions.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, including MRI, CT scans, and other imaging procedures.
• Help coordinate follow-up appointments and postoperative physical therapy.

Why Join Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics?

At Elite, our team is committed to delivering exceptional care while treating every patient with compassion and respect.

Our core values include:

• We Treat Everyone Like a VIP.
• We Take Ownership.
• We Are a Great Team.
• We Have Passion for What We Do.

Education and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education preferred
• Licensure or Certification in one of the following types: Registered Nurse: State of Tennessee RN license
• Licensed Practice Nurse: State of Tennessee LPN license
• Proficiency using email and interacting with Internet applications
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.