Job Title: Registered Nurse, Assistant Director Student Health Services
Location: UNG - Multi Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 282953
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Registered Nurse, Assistant Director in Student Health Services. This is a full-time, benefitted Registered Nurse position to serve as the Assistant Director for Student Health Services. In this position, the RN will provide quality professional nursing care to ill, injured, and well-presenting students within the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and Standards of Practice for Registered Professional Nurses. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the supervision of day-to-day operations and staff members at Student Health Services, including administrative and non-provider clinical staff. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to, maintaining compliance with regulations and guidelines related to OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, and FERPA, assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring pharmacy and medical inventory are maintained, and sitting on committees/attending meetings as directed. This is a multi-campus position with primary responsibility in the Gainesville campus.
In addition to a background checks for all cardholders, O.C.G.A. 50-5-83 requires a credit check on all employees issued a purchasing card. Additionally, credit checks must be run at the time of Pcard renewal.
Responsibilities
- Delivers quality health assessment and treatment of ill or injured students within RN scope of practice; makes appropriate referrals to local health care providers and local health facilities as necessary. Assists MD, NPs, and PAs as needed. Administers ordered medication and treatments. Performs CLIA-waived point-of-care tests and maintains quality controls, performs phlebotomy and administers immunizations. Provides patient as indicated by the nature of complaint or illness.
- Responsible for day-to-day operations and supervision of staff when Director is not present. Maintains open communication with Director of Student Health Services and AVP of Well-Being; attends meetings as directed.
- Assists with establishment of policies and procedures to promote more efficient health care services; assists with development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement projects; assists with inventory and changes based on needs of students and budget.
- Assists with providing Student Health information at Preview Day, Orientation, FROG Week, and other special event coverage.
- Develop departmental goals and assessments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Outpatient nursing knowledge and skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Computer skills.
- Ability to develop, guide, motivate, and coach others.
- Ability to adapt to changing protocols and guidelines based on the healthcare field.
- Must be able to function with a high level of autonomy, be self-motivated; detail oriented, and proficient in electronic health record documentation.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the department and institution.
Required Qualifications
- Must have Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution, or an Associate degree in Nursing and be matriculated into an RN-BSN program with degree completion in the first six months of employment.
- Minimum three years as a Registered Nurse with two years in a management role.
- Current, unencumbered RN license in the State of Georgia
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in an outpatient college health, public health, primary care, or urgent care setting preferred.
- Telehealth experience preferred.
Proposed Salary
Minimum Starting Salary: $78,641
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Contact information for three professional references.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at
Conditions of Employment
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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
- This is a supervisory position.
- This position has financial responsibilities.
- This position will be required to drive.
- This role is considered a position of trust.
- This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
- This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
- This position does not require security clearance.
Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Background Check
- Position of Trust + Education & Credit