Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver psychiatric care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and educate patients and staff as part of integrated mental health services on its Augusta, GA campuses.

The NP will treat patients with mental health conditions, coordinate with the care team, and ensure adherence to clinical guidelines while supporting program improvements and education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with two years' nursing experience.
• Active Advanced Practice Registered Nursing licensure in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated mental healthcare for patients with mental health conditions and substance use.
• Collaborate with the Health Care Team to enhance care delivery for eligible patients.
• Prescribe medication for acute and chronic mental illness within Georgia Nurse Practice Act.
• Educate patients, families, and other health care staff on health behaviors and treatment options.

Skills

Mental health care

Collaboration

Communication

Nursing knowledge

Education

Master of Nursing (MSN/NP)

Job description

Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Job ID: 300895

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at.

LocationAugusta UniversityOur Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with the physician, treats mental health conditions and is accountable for the delivery of psychiatric health care to patients; collaborates with the Health Care Team to enhance the delivery of care to eligible patients in accordance with individual patient needs, using social and behavioral health protocols as general guidance. Educates nurses and other members of the health care team as needs are identified.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The PMHNP will provide integrated mental healthcare for patients with mental health, substance use, and co-morbid mental and physical conditions. Provides a range of brief prevention, treatment and recovery services, as well as longer-term treatment and support persons with persistent illnesses. Collaborates with Health Care Team to enhance the delivery of care to eligible patients in accordance with individual patient needs, using social and behavioral health protocols as general guidance. Prescribes medication for acute and chronic mental illness in accordance with Scope of Practice as allowed by Georgia Nurse Practice Act.Counsels and educates patients and families on health behaviors, selfcare skills and treatment options, communicating as needed with the inter-professional team about the comprehensive care plan. Communicating with community referral sources to obtain information relating to patients. Provides information to other care providers about the health care needs of person being discharged. Helps to develop and maintain community and referral relationships.Ensures quality assurance measures are met and maintained in programmatic areas. Participates as member for performance improvement initiatives as needs arise; may assist in staff training, education and mentoring to improve quality care; and assists in the education and precepting of students.Collaborates with nursing leadership to identify and deliver ongoing educational programs. May perform direct teaching or provide guidance to others in providing these services; responsible for assuring that education and training content meets professional standards.Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational RequirementsMasters degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with two years' experience in professional nursing.Active Advanced Practice Registered Nursing licensure in Georgia

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

American Heart Association ACLS/PALS certification

Experience working in a mental health practice and/or environment

Management experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to problem-solve in an unpredictable environment

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Experience in mental health, psychiatric, and/or developmental disabilities nursing

Knowledge of nursing theory and practice

Knowledge of management theory and practice

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Skills in evaluation, decision-making, prioritizing, delegation, and time management

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: 16

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

Recruitment Period: 7/20/26 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

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 foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other InformationThis 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.