Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The position provides health and medical care for populations across the health continuum. It serves as a liaison to the CON units and functions and leads in teaching future health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific process and national nursing and healthcare standards of care to manage evidence-based patient and family-centered care.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in the electronic health record.
• Maintain quality and ethical competencies for independent advanced practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Maintain status as a certified NP, including completion of all requirements for continuing nursing and medical education or recertification.
• Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.
• Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS certification or obtain within first year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate of Nursing Practice from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience as a nurse practitioner.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions.
• Ability to keep accurate records and make independent decisions.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• 13 paid holidays

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• Credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

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!
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment.
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