Family Nurse Practitioner

Georgia Institute of Technology

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
  • Current RN and APRN licensure in Georgia
  • Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner
  • 1-2 years of clinical experience

Responsibilities

  • Obtain patient health histories and physical examinations
  • Provide primary care for acute and chronic conditions
  • Manage common health concerns, including respiratory and mental health issues
  • Deliver sexual and reproductive health services
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests, including point-of-care testing
  • Prescribe medications per Georgia regulations
  • Educate patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
  • Document in the electronic health record
  • Collaborate with healthcare team for coordinated care
  • Participate in campus health outreach initiatives
  • Support public health efforts on campus
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA and regulations

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic clinical environment promoting student health
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Engagement in community health initiatives
  • Collaborative health care setting with a diverse population
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare delivery
Full Job Description
Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Responsibilities
  • Obtains accurate patient health histories, physical examinations, and triage evaluations.
  • Provide primary care services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
  • Diagnose and manage common student health concerns such as respiratory illnesses, minor injuries, infections, and mental health concerns
  • Provide sexual and reproductive health services, including STI testing and treatment, and contraception counseling (as appropriate)
  • Orders, performs and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests, including point-of-care testing
  • Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with Georgia law and approved nurse protocol agreements
  • Offer patient education on disease prevention, wellness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
  • Collaborate with supervising physician and healthcare team members to coordinate care
  • Participate in campus outreach initiatives, including health fairs, STI awareness campaigns, and wellness programming
  • Support public health efforts, including infection control and communicable disease response on campus
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all applicable federal and state regulations
Required Qualifications
  • Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited program
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Georgia
  • Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner
  • 1-2 years of clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Experience in college health, adolescent medicine, or public health
  • Experience providing sexual and reproductive healthcare, including STI management
  • Familiarity with rapid diagnostic testing platforms
  • Interest in health promotion, education, and student engagement initiatives
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare delivery
Required Documents to Attach
  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
  • A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Knowledge of Scope of Practice
  • Knowledge of clinical guidelines in family practice
  • Knowledge of clinical skills to Include assessment, diagnostic and treatment based on national recommended clinical guidelines for medical care Ex: Centers for Disease Control and
  • Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), World Health Organization (WHO),
  • Knowledge of concepts of continuity of care
  • Knowledge of basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and its integration with telemedicine
  • Knowledge of issues related to physical development, health and wellness
  • Knowledge of physical, social, and psychosocial Issues due to human growth and development
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Knowledge of ethical, legal and professional standards
  • Ability to "pivot" based on clinical demands.
  • Proficiency with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of Narcan
  • Proficiency with basic medical equipment
  • Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong professional, leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Organizational, detail-orientated, multi-tasking and time management skills
  • Proficiency with basic office equipment
  • Proficiency with basic computer applications
  • Ability to synthesize patient education to Improve patient compliance
  • Ability to pay attention to details
  • Ability to serve as patient advocate
  • Ability to offer services to people from different backgrounds
Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at [email protected]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at [email protected].

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