DJJ Nurse Practitioner - Marietta, GA

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Job Title:

DJJ Nurse Practitioner - Marietta, GA 40 hrs/week

Location:

Marietta RYDC (Located in Cobb County) 1575 County Services Pkwy, SW, Marietta, GA

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Work Hours:

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Base rate: $100,000 per year ($48.07 per hour)

Paid days off: 41 per year

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers.

Established in 2017, the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services was created through a unique collaboration between Augusta University Health System and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice with the goal of delivering high‑quality health services to the state of Georgia’s justice‑involved youth in 25 facilities.

Our mission is to transform young lives by providing evidence‑based rehabilitative treatment services and supervision, strengthening the well‑being of youth and families, and fostering safe communities.

• Under the general direction of the Lead Nurse and the clinical direction of the Physician, provide basic medical services utilizing professional medical skills to meet a variety of healthcare needs, with ambulatory care as a primary focus.
• Evaluate and treat the general medical and health needs of youth.
• Monitor CQI programs as they relate to patient care.

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant in the State of Georgia.
• At least 2 years of previous experience in a clinical setting; preferred 1 year of experience in a correctional setting.
• Good organizational and decision‑making skills; good physical and mental health; able to work under pressure and relate well to patients, security staff, visitors and co‑workers.
• Compliance with the Georgia Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act (Nurse Practitioners) and Georgia Composite Medical Board Rules (Physician Assistants).
• Current Health Care Provider BCLS Certification obtained through American Heart or Red Cross Program.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., bend, reach, stoop, stand, and sit for long periods; respond quickly in emergencies (within 4 minutes); normal hearing and vision with corrective appliances if needed; ability to perform BCLS.
• Security Clearance by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.

Shifts may vary and depend upon the availability of each site.

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All candidates must successfully complete Pre‑Employment requirements including a Criminal History Record Release, and when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during and beyond employment.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer‑friendly environment and providing superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient‑ and family‑centered care institution partnering daily with patients and families for success.

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

Department of Juvenile Justice is a Division of Augusta University. We are an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Augusta University is a federal contractor and gives priority referrals of protected veterans. The University recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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