Lead Nurse, Medical Clinic Gold

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Experience in nursing leadership.

Experience with electronic practice management and health records.

The Lead Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse that provides clinical nursing care and education to eligible patients. The Lead Nurse works closely in an operational management capacity with other nursing staff, the clinician staff, the clinic manager, the clinic lead physician, administrative staff, and patients and their families in providing professional nursing care.

* Computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Windows.
* Basic Keyboarding skills.
* Clinical nursing skills appropriate to ambulatory care including immunization administration, medication administration and IV therapy.
* Understanding of age specific, developmental and cultural health needs.
* Competence in nursing practice to include documentation, critical thinking, communication, and privacy/confidentiality.
* Skill to perform and document patient assessments, triage, nursing interventions, education, follow-up care, and patient disposition.
* Ability to coordinate care throughout the visit and in follow-up, including referral to other providers and services.
* Ability to assess learning needs, and provide education that meets the physical, psychological, social, and cultural needs of the patient.

Active throughout the 8-hour workday to include typical busy medical office/clinic demands, including walking, standing, sitting, reaching, typing, bending, talking, listening, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

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.

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.