Nurse & Teaching Clinic Coordinator

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Nurse & Teaching Clinic Coordinator to support the Clarke Middle Health Center and Athens Free Clinic. The RN will provide clinical nursing and administrative support, coordinate day-to-day operations, and ensure HIPAA and safety compliance.

The role requires Georgia RN licensure, strong communication, organization, and the ability to work with medical students and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Georgia and maintain current licensure with no disciplinary action.
• Experience coordinating clinic operations and teaching clinics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nursing and administrative nursing support for school-based health center site at Clarke Middle School.
• Provides clinical care to patients within RN scope including nursing assessment, vital signs, vaccines, and phlebotomy.
• Performs telephone triage using protocols to assess symptoms and escalate care as needed.
• Provides procedural training for medical students and clinician faculty.
• Coordinates patient follow-up and referrals, GRITS data, and records.
• Leads vaccine program implementation and CMHC lab compliance.
• Oversees CMHC supplies, equipment, and inventory.
• Supports Athens Free Clinic mobile clinics and clinic operations as needed.

Skills

Fast learner

Reliability

Professionalism

Communication

Attention to detail

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

About the University of Georgia
(https://www.uga.edu/) Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About The College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia School of Medicine was founded in 2024 and received preliminary accreditation in 2026. The establishment of a new public medical school at UGA comes as the state faces a significant shortage of medical professionals. The population of Georgia, the nation’s eighth-largest state, has surged to approximately 11 million residents, straining existing medical infrastructure and resulting in longer wait times for appointments and reduced access to care. Georgia currently ranks 39th in the nation for the number of active patient care physicians per capita and 41st for the number of public medical students per capita. As a top-20 public university with a thriving research enterprise and vast public service network, the University of Georgia is well-positioned to produce more highly trained physicians, alleviate physician shortages, and improve the state’s ability to provide quality health care for its citizens. The School of Medicine is located on UGA’s Health Sciences Campus in Athens. In its inaugural year, the UGA School of Medicine will enroll 60 students per class, but a new $100 million medical school building will enable the UGA School of Medicine to grow to 120 students per class in the future.

College/Unit/Department website

https://medicine.uga.edu/

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM with ability for evening events as needed with advance notice.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Details

Posting Date 11/03/2026
Open until filled: Yes
Closing Date 01/04/2027

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title: Registered Nurse II
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Summary

The Nurse & Teaching Clinic Coordinator is a Registered Nurse (licensed to practice as an RN in the state of Georgia and maintain current licensure at all times with no disciplinary action, past or present) and primarily supports the AU/UGA Medical Partnership/UGA School of Medicine school-based health center at Clarke Middle School known as Clarke Middle Health Center (CMHC). This position secondarily supports the Athens Free Clinic. The Athens Free Clinic and Clarke Middle Health Center are medical school teaching clinics that provide free primary care to underserved members of the Athens community. This position coordinates day-to-day operations, and provides administrative and clinical support, reporting directly to the Medical Director of the Clarke Middle Health Center. The individual must comply with all HIPAA, FERPA, OSHA, and other policies. This may include additional screenings and/or trainings. The individual must maintain strict confidentiality on all patient information and practice matters. The individual must also receive training from the Georgia Department of Health for the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program (GVHCP) to become an eligibility specialist and maintain BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Occasional travel within the Athens area may be necessary. This position will be primarily located at Clarke Middle Health Center, but some responsibilities will take place on campus or mobile clinic sites.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

• Fast learner with ability to quickly pick up on recent technology systems to allow for clinic efficiency
• Reliability
• Professionalism
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized and able to pay close attention to detail
• Interest in working with patients of all ages

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 25 pounds
• Assist with patient care
• Driving as needed to perform job related duties

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nursing and administrative nursing support for school-based health center site at Clarke Middle School.
• Provides clinical care to patients within Registered Nurse scope of practice including but not limited to nursing assessment, taking vital signs, administering vaccines and other medications, collecting and processing point of care testing, phlebotomy, and additional patient care tasks as appropriate.
• Conduct telephone triage using standardized protocols and clinical judgment to assess patient symptoms, determine acuity, provide evidence-based self-care advice, or facilitate prompt scheduling and emergency escalation.
• Provides procedural training relevant to scope of nursing, for medical students and clinician faculty.
• Coordinates patient follow-up including processing and follow-up of internal and external referrals, diagnostic results, Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services (GRITS) data, and records.
• Collaborates with medical students, undergraduate volunteers, physicians, and school district partners to ensure optimal clinic flow.
• Leads the implementation, administration, and coordination of the vaccine program, serving as the primary administrator for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
• Manages and oversees compliance for CMHC CLIA waived Lab.
• Ensures lab safety and provides education to staff / students on lab safety and procedures.
• Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Facilitates coordination of care and case management for patients.
• Other duties to support clinic operations as determined by the Medical Director.

• In conjunction with Medical Director/Assistant Medical Director, coordinate new faculty clinic-administrative onboarding.
• Creates and tracks annual renewals of clinic professional organization memberships and reports Volunteer recruitment and training and supervision for CCSD sites.
• Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program coordination for CCSD sites.
• Manages clinic Faculty/ Program scheduling including but not limited to: 8 Faculty Physicians, College of Public Health Students, M3 Pediatric Rotation Students, M4 Practicum Students.
• Coordinates communication, logistics, and clinic interface with UGA Interdisciplinary Partners including UGA School Of Social Work, UGA FACS RD Program, UGA School of Law Public Interest Practicum.
• Supports development and implementation of policies and procedures for Athens Free Clinic and CMHC.
• Primary administrator for Electronic Health Record (EHR) as related to CMHC.
• Responsible for EHR training for clinicians, medical students and volunteers.
• Coordinates CMHC outreach events.
• Supports expansion of services, including interdisciplinary services as well as community expansion.
• Prepares, manages, and tracks budgets for applicable entities. Works in conjunction with Business Office to ensure budgetary maintenance.
• Supervises management of CMHC supplies and equipment: maintains physical examination equipment, inventory, orders supplies, and tracks usage. Oversees organization and storage of supplies.

• Provides on-site administrative or clinical support to Athens Free Clinic mobile clinics as needed including but not limited to patient registration, scheduling, taking vital signs, collecting and processing point of care testing, and patient intake.
• Other duties to support clinic operations as determined by the Medical Director.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Name: Wendy Gilfedder
Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]

Required Documents

Available upon request.