Nurse Practitioner

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.

This position will provide health and medical care for populations across the health continuum. It will serve as liaison to the CON units and functions and provide leadership and excellence in teaching future healthcare professionals.

PROCESS OF CARE
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The FNP‑DNP will apply scientific process and national nursing and healthcare standards of care to manage evidence‑based patient and family‑centered care. Delivery of care may be direct or via telecommunications (telehealth) in a clinical or community setting, including the home. The level of service will vary in acuity from convenient to complex care.

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
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The FNP‑DNP will communicate and collaborate as a primary care provider for the patient and family and as a leader and/or member of inter‑professional teams with other healthcare specialists, insurers, employers, and governmental agency officials. Communications will meet national standards to be appropriate for the family and language proficiency, literacy level, and preferences.

DOCUMENTATION
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The FNP‑DNP will maintain accurate and confidential records in the electronic health record. The FNP‑DNP will document findings and actions appropriately in the patient's health record.

QUALITY, ETHICAL, AND INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
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The FNP‑DNP will maintain quality and ethical competencies for independent advanced practice.

OTHER
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Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) program.
• 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 the first year of employment.

• Doctorate of Nursing Practice from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions.
• Ability to keep accurate records and make independent decisions.

Shift: Days; M‑F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required).

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

Recruitment Period:
Until Filled.

Benefits may include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees with more than 6 months of employment may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full‑time and some part‑time employees.

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…