About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare provider.

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Base rate of $110,000 per year
- 41 paid days off 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 provider.

Established in 2017, the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services was established through a unique collaboration between Augusta University Health System and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice with the goal of delivering high-quality health services to the state of Georgia’s justice-involved youth in 25 facilities.

Location

Augusta RYDC

(Located in Richmond County)

3485 Mike Padgett Highway

Augusta, GA 30906-3815

Wilkes RYDC

(Located in Wilkes County)

1430 Industrial Park Road

Washington, GA 30673

College/Department Information





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.

Each youth will receive appropriate, individualized care to improve their health knowledge and their potential for wellness.

Responsibilities

Duties to include but are not limited to:

Under the general direction of the Lead Nurse and the clinical direction of the Physician, provides basic medical services by utilizing professional medical skills to meet a variety of healthcare needs, with ambulatory care as a primary focus. Must be able to evaluate and treat the general medical and health needs of youth. Monitors CQI programs as they relate to patient care.

Required Qualifications
- Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Georgia.
- 2 years of previous experience in a clinical setting. Prefer 1 year of experience in a correctiona

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