Family Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Family Nurse Practitioner Location: Albany State Rec. Location Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 299556 About Us Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment. Location Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209. Responsibilities Obtains accurate patient health histories, physical examinations, and triage evaluations. Provide primary care services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions Diagnose and manage common student health concerns such as respiratory illnesses, minor injuries, infections, and mental health concerns Provide sexual and reproductive health services, including STI testing and treatment, and contraception counseling (as appropriate) Orders, performs and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests, including point-of-care testing Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with Georgia law and approved nurse protocol agreements Offer patient education on disease prevention, wellness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) Collaborate with supervising physician and healthcare team members to coordinate care Participate in campus outreach initiatives, including health fairs, STI awareness campaigns, and wellness programming Support public health efforts, including infection control and communicable disease response on campus Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all applicable federal and state regulations Required Qualifications Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited program Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Georgia Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner 1-2 years of clinical experience Preferred Qualifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Experience in college health, adolescent medicine, or public health Experience providing sexual and reproductive healthcare, including STI management Familiarity with rapid diagnostic testing platforms Interest in health promotion, education, and student engagement initiatives Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare delivery Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of Scope of Practice Knowledge of clinical guidelines in family practice Knowledge of clinical skills to Include assessment, diagnostic and treatment based on national recommended clinical guidelines for medical care Ex: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), World Health Organization (WHO), Knowledge of concepts of continuity of care Knowledge of basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and its integration with telemedicine Knowledge of issues related to physical development, health and wellness Knowledge of physical, social, and psychosocial Issues due to human growth and development Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation Knowledge of ethical, legal and professional standards Ability to "pivot" based on clinical demands. Proficiency with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of Narcan Proficiency with basic medical equipment Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Strong professional, leadership and interpersonal skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Organizational, detail-orientated, multi-tasking and time management skills Proficiency with basic office equipment Proficiency with basic computer applications Ability to synthesize patient education to Improve patient compliance Ability to pay attention to details Ability to serve as patient advocate Ability to offer services to people from different backgrounds Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have: a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle a successful pre-employment drug test Equal Employment Opportunity Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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