About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Location

Augusta University-

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

At Student Health Services (SHS) our mission is to foster positive patient outcomes by providing professional medical and psychiatric services for Augusta University students. We prioritize patient safety, quality healthcare, professionalism, and compassion as our service standards. We aim to assist each student to achieve and maintain holistic well-being in order to reach their maximum potential within the academic (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) programs at Augusta University.

Job Summary

Under an established APRN protocol with a physician, or PA agreement with a physician, the nurse practitioner/physician assistant provides primary medical and mental healthcare services to patients and performs a variety of duties in the assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the ambulatory clinic setting.

Responsibilities

The duties include but are not limited to:

PATIENT EVALUATION: Evaluate patients through effective history taking, physical assessment and determination of appropriate differential diagnoses based on clinical guidelines. Perform routine gender-based health care as well as basic medical and minor surgical procedures, and mental health screening, triage, evaluation, and management within the scope of the APRN license. Provide telehealth services via approved platform to the patient population of Student Health Services.

TREATMENT PLAN & DISPOSITION: Analyze, interpret, and evaluate subjective and objective findings to develop an applicable treatment plan and disposition that is consistent with clinical care best practice guidelines. Provide appropriate physician or specialty provider referrals as needed. Participate in e-prescribing as a capability in serving the patient population of Student Health Services.

PREPARE AND EXECUTE ORDERS: Prepare and execute orders for laboratory studies, vaccines, diagnostic studies (including radiology, EKG), OTC and Rx medications, office treatments and procedures pertaining to patient care.

PATIENT EDUCATION: Promote healthy living through education and primary prevention. Provide patient education based on age-specific guidelines regarding medications, mistreatments, anticipated outcomes, and referrals.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Performs administrative duties as dictated by clinical setting and Director. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities of the department. Attend and participate in staff meetings and committee meetings.

OTHER : Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner (NP) program from an accredited college or university. Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body. Active and unrestricted licensure to practice nursing from the Georgia Board of Nursing and via protocol with the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Must maintain status as a certified NP, including completion of all requirements for continuing nursing and medical education or recertification. Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification. Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS certification or obtain within first year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in ambulatory care setting, preferably with the college age population; experience in providing gender-based healthcare and patient health education. Experience working in a team of health care providers. Experience using electronic health records.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Awareness of infection prevention policies, and ability to follow established best practice guidelines for quality and safety in a healthcare organization.

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team of providers, clinical staff, administrative staff to serve a varying student population.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Proficient skill with EHR platforms for documentation, tracking and presentations.

Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Demonstrate an excellent customer service attitude.

Detail oriented with ability to complete delegated tasks on time, and attention to accuracy with documentation and written communication.

Certifications/License

Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B16

Salary: $95,200/annually-$108,000/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 100-010-9898