Job ID: 290496
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full
Time
Regular/Temporary:
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/mis
sion.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/policym
anual/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.
:
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
706-721-9365
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