Nurse Practitioner (10-Month)

Job Details

Nurse Practitioner (10-Month)
Job ID: 294005
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

General Health Services

Job Summary

Work in collaboration with and under the direct and indirect supervision of a physician, using a mutually approved advanced practice registered nurse protocol agreement, to provide primary healthcare to students and eligible members of University community in accordance with Nurse Practice Act and rules and regulations established by State of Georgia. This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSA 's are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus and in certain non-campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the University.

This is a 10-month, benefitted position.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical research
• Assist with the Health Education staff of Health Services with on-campus health education programming activities
• Participate in staff meetings and in staff committees, cooperates with peers and others, and maintains competency through continuing education as per Health Services policies
• Provide advisory and educational services to the greater community
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient records
• Obtain complete, detailed and accurate histories; review patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports; order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for condition of patient
• Perform physical examinations and record pertinent data in electronic medical record
• Participate in the education and preceptorship of student learners and new staff members
• Maintain professional affiliations
• Provide in-service programs for Health Services staff and other University personnel

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of ANA approved Nurse Practitioner training program or equivalent requirements to meet state licensure

Other Required Qualifications

• National certification through ANCC or NCC
• Georgia State RN and NP licenses in good standing
• CPR certification
• Active DEA registration and prescribing privileges or eligible

Required Experience

• One (1) year of post-graduation experience in Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care or broad based Family Practice within past five years

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of public health principles and practices as related to preventive health maintenance, contraceptive management, and management of acute and chronic gynecological and breast conditions in adolescent and older patients
• Licensed as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a clinical setting regularly providing care to patients with contraceptive, gynecological, and breast care needs is preferred
• IUD and Nexplanon placement and removal experience is preferred

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with Experience

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Navigate web access and email with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Thorough and working knowledge of all communicable disease and injuries in patients of all ages, and familiarity with less communicable diseases and injuries in patients of all pages
• Working knowledge of state healthcare laws, licensing, board regulations and prescribing regulations

SKILLS

• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on January 16, 2026.