Description

External Retirement Plan GDCP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Non-Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Part Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
As needed
Advertised Salary $55-$59.00 per hours Posting Date 02/17/2026 Open until filled No Closing Date 02/24/2026 Proposed Starting Date 03/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Nurse Practitioner-PRN FLSA Non-Exempt FTE .40 Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in a related field
Experience: 3-5 years of related professional experience
Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
UHC Minimum:
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; possession of a license as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the State of Georgia.
• Completion of a master's degree level nurse practitioner program with certification as a Nurse Practitioner as recognized by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS Certification
• 3-5 years College Health experience

Position Summary
This clinical position delivers age appropriate primary care to eligible members of the University Community at the University of Georgia Health Center. The Health Center is a large multi-specialty ambulatory care organization that is accredited by the Joint Commission. Nurse practitioners are members of the medicals staff whose protocol agreement is to provide age-appropriate primary health care in the form of prevention, health education, promotion of wellness, assessment and treatment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Clinical knowledge base, physical assessments, minor procedures, facility with electronic records, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to exhibit a commitment to inclusive excellence and belonging

Physical Demands

• Standing, typing, walking limited distances, moving from sitting to standing frequently, pushing/pulling, lifting, bending squatting and kneeling as needed.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
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 Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Clinical Services:

• Provision of primary care to include obtaining current and past history, performing physical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Prescribing medications as needed, minor procedures, patient education, ordering and interpreting clinical tests, care coordination, and referrals.
• Documentation of encounters in a concise yet detailed and informative manner using an electronic medical record

Percentage of time 85 Duties/Responsibilities
Leadership:

• Communicating with and integrating into a team.
• Participating in process improvement.
• Attending and participating in committee and staff meetings. Contributes to the culture of service excellence.
• Obtains appropriate continuing medical education credits as a requirement for maintaining licensure and national certifications

Percentage of time 15

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Cary Perry, MD Recruitment Contact Email cary.perry@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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