DJJ Nurse Practitioner - Augusta area 40 hrs/week

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University in Georgia invites applications for a DJJ Nurse Practitioner in the Augusta area. The role features full-time, 40 hours per week with a base rate of $110,000 per year and 41 paid days off annually, working at GCHC General and related sites.

You will deliver ambulatory medical services under the guidance of a physician to meet youth health needs. Required: Georgia NP license, 2 years clinical experience (correctional setting preferred), BCLS, ability to lift 50 lbs, and ability

Qualifications

• Requires Georgia Nurse Practitioner license
• 2 years clinical experience; correctional setting preferred
• BCLS certification; ability to lift 50 lbs and work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Provide basic medical services under physician direction with ambulatory focus
• Evaluate and treat general medical needs of youth
• Monitor CQI programs related to patient care

Skills

GA NP license

2+ years clinical experience

BCLS certification

emergency response

security clearance

Job description

DJJ Nurse Practitioner - Augusta area 40 hrs/week

Job ID: 302437

Location: GCHC General

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Base rate of $110,000 per year

41 paid days off per year

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare provider. Established in 2017, the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services was established 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.

Location

Augusta RYDC(Located in Richmond County) 3485 Mike Padgett Highway Augusta, GA 30906-3815

Wilkes RYDC(Located in Wilkes County) 1430 Industrial Park Road Washington, GA 30673

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 their 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, provides 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. Monitors CQI programs as they relate to patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner 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 50lbs. 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.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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

Benefits & Data Management (augusta.edu)

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are to complete and successfully pass Pre-Employment requirements. This includes 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 [patient, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond

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 and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

AAEEO/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. Also, 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.

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