DJJ Clinical Practitioner - Hampton, GA 40 hrs/week

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 paid days off annually

Tobacco-free environment

Health benefits

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Georgia seeks a DJJ Clinical Practitioner to provide medical services to youth in a correctional setting. Candidates must be licensed as Nurse Practitioners or Physician's Assistants in Georgia and have two years of clinical experience. The role requires evaluating and treating youth healthcare needs in a dynamic environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in a clinical setting.
• Prefer 1 year of experience in a correctional setting.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and move quickly in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic medical services to meet various healthcare needs.
• Evaluate and treat general medical and health needs of youth.
• Monitor Continuous Quality Improvement programs related to patient care.

Skills

Good organizational and decision-making skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to relate well to patients

Education

Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant in Georgia

Current Health Care Provider BCLS Certification

Job description

Overview

DJJ Clinical Practitioner - Hampton, GA 40 hrs/week

Job ID: 288107

Location: Clayton RYDC, 11850 Hastings Bridge Road, Hampton, GA 30228

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Full Time

Salary and Benefits

Base rate of $100,000 annually - $48.07 per hour

41 paid days off per year

Shift/Salary/Benefits: Shifts may vary and depend upon the availability of each site. Base information reflects full-time employment.

For detailed information about benefits, see the Benefits page (external site reference retained in description).

About Us

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 collaboration between Augusta University Health System and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice to deliver high-quality health services to Georgia's justice-involved youth in 25 facilities.

Location

Clayton RYDC • Martha K Glaze (Located in Clayton County)

College/Department Information

Our mission in the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services 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. Each youth will receive appropriate, individualized care to improve their health knowledge and potential for wellness.

Responsibilities

Duties to include but are not limited to:

Under the general direction of the Lead Nurse and the clinical direction of the Physician, provide basic medical services by utilizing professional medical skills to meet a variety of healthcare needs, with ambulatory care as a primary focus. Must be able to evaluate and treat the general medical and health needs of youth. Monitor Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs as they relate to patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant in the State of Georgia.
• 2 years of previous experience in a clinical setting. Prefer 1 year of experience in a correctional setting.
• Good organizational and decision-making skills; good physical and mental health; able to work under pressure; must relate well to patients, security staff, visitors and co-workers.
• Functions within the Georgia Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act (Nurse Practitioners) and Georgia Composite Medical Board Rules (Physician Assistants).
• Must have current Health Care Provider BCLS Certification, obtained through American Heart or Red Cross Program.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Normal bending, reaching, stooping. Standing and sitting for long periods of time. Must be able to move quickly in cases of emergency (within 4 minutes). Normal levels of hearing and seeing, if necessary, with corrective appliances. Must be able to perform BCLS.
• Security Clearance by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.

Other Information

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 with a policy prohibiting tobacco use on campus.

EEO/Condition Statement

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 desires priority referrals of protected veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

How To Apply

To apply, visit the Augusta University careers page (reference provided in the original posting). If you need further assistance, please contact the listed number in the original posting.

All candidates are to complete and successfully pass Pre-Employment requirements, including Criminal History Record Release (and when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen).