DJJ Nurse Practitioner - Augusta, GA

DJJ Nurse Practitioner - Augusta, GA 40 hrs/week

Job : 295005

Location: Augusta RYDC (Located in Richmond County) 3485 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, GA

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Base rate: $48.07 per hour / $100,000 per year

Paid days off: 41 days per year

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. Established in 2017, the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services was created through a unique collaboration between Augusta University Health System and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice to deliver high‑quality health services to justice‑involved youth in 25 facilities across the state.

Mission

Our mission in the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services is to transform young lives by providing evidence‑based rehabilitative treatment services and supervision, strengthening the well‑being of youth and families, and fostering safe communities. Every youth will receive appropriate, individualized care to improve their health knowledge and their potential for wellness.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: reporting to the Lead Nurse and following the Physician’s clinical direction, providing basic medical services using professional medical skills to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus; evaluating and treating the general medical and health needs of youth; and monitoring CQI programs as they relate to patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia.
• 2 years of previous experience in a clinical setting, preferably 1 year in a correctional setting.
• Strong organizational, decision‑making, and interpersonal skills, with good physical and mental health; able to work under pressure and relate well to patients, security staff, visitors, and co‑workers.
• Compliant with the Georgia Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act (Nurse Practitioners) and Georgia Composite Medical Board Rules (Physician Assistants).
• Current Health Care Provider BCLS Certification obtained through the American Heart or Red Cross Program.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs and performing normal bending, reaching, stooping, standing, and sitting for long periods; able to move quickly in emergencies (within 4 minutes); maintain normal hearing and vision, with or without corrective appliances, and must perform BCLS as needed.
• Security Clearance by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift availability may vary by site. For detailed benefits information, refer to Benefits & Data Management (augusta.edu).

Conditions of Employment

All candidates must complete and successfully pass pre‑employment requirements, including a Criminal History Record Release and, when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen. All employees must ensure the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position also promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient‑ and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner daily with patients and families for success. The university maintains a tobacco‑free environment; the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

AAEEO/Condition Statement

Department of Juvenile Justice is a division of Augusta University. We are an equal‑employment, equal‑access, and equal‑educational‑opportunity and affirmative action institution. Augusta University is a federal contractor and prefers referral of protected veterans. The University’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate individuals without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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