Position Details

Position Details

Requisition Number TEMP000862Classification TitleTemporary - MaintenancePosition TitleGeneral Health Services - Nurse Practitioner PRNDepartment3902500101-General Health ServicesLocationPosition Summary

General Health Services. The Nurse Practitioner provides patient care to the University students and eligible community members.

Essential Functions:

•Works in collaboration with and under the direct and indirect supervision of a physician, utilizing mutually approved written protocols.
•Provides primary health care to university students and eligible members of the university community of all ages in the form of primary prevention, health education, assessment and treatment of health problems in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and rules and regulations established by the state of Georgia.
•Develops a plan of care and treatment that meets the patient needs, educating them on health maintenance and illness prevention practices.
•Performs technical procedures such as venipunctures, intravenous fluids medications, wet mounts, incision drainage of wounds, dressing changes, suture removal, sutureing, stapling, gluing burn care, EKG, cryo-therapy, obtaining cultures, nebulizer treatments, and making referrals, if necessary.

Shift Specifics: up to 30 hours per week; to be scheduled on a part-time, PRN or as needed only basis.

Georgia Southern University is a tobacco and smoke-free community. All faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the established University System of Georgia policy.

Temporary employees are employed according to departmental need and the length of time will vary by workload and may not exceed 1300 hours worked in a 12-consecutive month period.

Minimum Education Required

Undergraduate degree (BSN) from an American Nurses Association approved Nurse Practitioner training program, or equivalent, to meet state licensure; a graduate level degree (MSN) (unless grand-fathered in) with an associate’s degree or RN diploma as established by the Georgia Board of Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center; hold national certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or National Certification Corporation; in good standing, hold licensure as a Georgia State Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner; hold certification in BLS and CPR; active or eligible for DEA registration and prescribing privilege.

Could a level of job-related experience higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of education?NoMinimum Experience Required

One or more years of work-related experience

Could a level of education higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of job-related experience?NoKnowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of all common diseases and injuries in patients of all ages, state health care laws, licensing, board regulations, and prescribing regulations; familiarity with less common diseases and injuries in patients of all ages; effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; ability to develop written reports in a clear and concise manner; use electronic medical records; manage time efficiently and effectively; perform accurate and thorough physical assessments including pap smears, STD screenings, breast, prostate, and testicular exams; document concise, appropriate, significant information related to the patient; successful completion of the background investigation process prior to employment and a urinalysis prior to and throughout employment.

Preferred Experience

One or more years of post-graduation/certification experience as a practicing APRN in Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care or Primary Care within the last five years.

Preferred EducationPreferred ExperienceSalary Range$35.00 - $40.00 per hour temporary; non-benefits eligibleJob Open Date07/11/2019Job Closing Date07/31/2019Position StatusPart-TimeSpecial Instructions SummaryQuicklink for Postinghttp://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/60401Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that you are applying for a temporary position, and you cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you understand that Georgia Southern University is a tobacco and smoke-free community?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Are you currently enrolled in at least six undergraduate or three graduate semester hours for the spring, summer, or fall semester at Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, Savannah, or Hinesville)?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you meet the following criteria?Possess an undergraduate degree (BSN) from an American Nurses Association approved Nurse Practitioner training program, or equivalent, to meet state licensure; or posssess a graduate level degree (MSN) (unless grand-fathered in), associate’s degree or RN diploma as established by the Georgia Board of Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center; hold national certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or National Certification Corporation; be in good standing and licensed as a Georgia State Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner; hold certification in BLS and CPR.
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have one or more years of work related experience?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have the ability to use computers and effectively utilize Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing and spreadsheets?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Have you ever been employed at Armstrong State University and/or Georgia Southern University?
   • Yes
   • No
9. * If you answered "yes" to the previous questions, please list dates of employment

   (Open Ended Question)

Required Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other Document