Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

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 12,000 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.

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

The nurse practitioner in collaboration with the physician, treats mental health conditions and is accountable for the delivery of psychiatric health care to patients; collaborates with the Health Care Team to enhance the delivery of care to eligible patients in accordance with individual patient needs, using social and behavioral health protocols as general guidance. Educates nurses and other members of the health care team as needs are identified.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Treatment - Prescribe medications for acute and chronic mental illnesses as well as, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other rehabilitation treatments in accordance with Scope of Practice as allowed by Georgia Nurse Practice Act. Counseling and Educating Patients - Counsel and educate patients and families on health behaviors, self-care skills and treatment options, communicating as needed with the inter-professional team about the comprehensive care plan; communicate with community referral sources to obtain information relating to patients; provide information to other care providers about the health care needs of person being discharged; assist in developing and maintaining community and referral relationships. Quality Assurance - Ensure quality assurance measures are met and maintained in programmatic areas; participate as member for performance improvement initiatives as needs arise; may assist in staff training, education and mentoring to improve quality care; and assists in the education and precepting of students. Other - Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements Master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing. Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice - Nurse Practitioner in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing; Advanced certification in the specialized area, if required. Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Additional Preferred Qualifications Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited college or university Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner Current certification to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through approval by the Georgia Nursing Board. Qualified to obtain prescriptive authority in the State of Georgia.

ABILITIES Ability to formulate diagnoses based on examination and interpretation of test results. Ability to identify deviations from the norms and Intervene or make appropriate referrals. Ability to complete nursing assessments, develop and implement nursing care plans, and revise plans as appropriate. KNOWLEDGE Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position) Pay Band: 16 Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 9/24/26 - 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.

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.

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.

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

Consider applying with us today! Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.