Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Title : Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Location : UNG - Multi Campus

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 281935

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Student Health Services team for direct patient care services of the student population to include diagnostic and therapeutic services. This advanced care practitioner should have an advanced knowledge base and skills in health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, physical and psychosocial assessment and management of health and illness applicable to the care of college students. The NP / PA will provide care for minor illnesses and injuries, women's health services, STI screening and treatment, perform minor office procedures, and provide accurate patient education. Will function with off-site physician supervision in accordance with the Nurse Practitioner Act and rules and regulations established by the State of Georgia or the PA job description set forth by the Georgia Composite Medical Board. This is a multi-campus position with primary responsibility in the Dahlonega campus. Occasional responsibility on the Gainesville campus will be required to maintain continuity of service.

Responsibilities

• Perform efficient and high-quality outpatient clinical care in collaboration with medical staff. Complete concurrent and comprehensive documentation for each patient encounter. Order diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities such as lab tests and EKGs. Prescribe and administer medications consistent within the NP / PA and supervising physician's scope of practice.
• Consults physician as indicated. Provides referrals to appropriate physicians, specialist, dentist, or other health care providers for consultation as needed.
• Provides patient education as indicated by the nature of complaint or illness.
• Assists with establishment of policies and procedures to promote more efficient health care services; assists with updating pharmacy formulary; assists with inventory and changes based on needs of students and budget.
• Assists with providing Student Health information at Open House, Orientation, FROG Week, and other special event coverage.
• Develops relevant educational materials and presentations to staff to keep abreast of current trends and changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

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USG Core Values

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 on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https : / / ung.edu / about / mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

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