Posting Details

Posting Number

S16009P

Working Title

Nurse & Teaching Clinic Coordinator

Department

SOM-Clinical Sciences

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia School of Medicine was founded in 2024 and received preliminary accreditation in 2026.

The establishment of a new public medical school at UGA comes as the state faces a significant shortage of medical professionals. The population of Georgia, the nation's eighth-largest state, has surged to approximately 11 million residents, straining existing medical infrastructure and resulting in longer wait times for appointments and reduced access to care. Georgia currently ranks 39th in the nation for the number of active patient care physicians per capita and 41st for the number of public medical students per capita.

As a top-20 public university with a thriving research enterprise and vast public service network, the University of Georgia is well-positioned to produce more highly trained physicians, alleviate physician shortages, and improve the state's ability to provide quality health care for its citizens.

The School of Medicine is located on UGA's Health Sciences Campus in Athens. In its inaugural year, the UGA School of Medicine will enroll 60 students per class, but a new $100 million medical school building will enable the UGA School of Medicine to grow to 120 students per class in the future.

College/Unit/Department website

https://medicine.uga.edu/

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM with ability for evening events as needed with advance notice.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date

11/03/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

01/04/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants

The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and contact information for three professional references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant).
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate may be required to satisfy applicable health, immunization, background check, and school district requirements, including any requirements established by the placement site.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title

Registered Nurse II

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

The Nurse & Teaching Clinic Coordinator is a Registered Nurse (licensed to practice as an RN in the state of Georgia and maintain current licensure at all times with no disciplinary action, past or present) and primarily supports the AU/ UGA Medical Partnership/ UGA School of Medicine school-based health center at Clarke Middle School known as Clarke Middle Health Center ( CMHC ). This position secondarily supports the Athens Free Clinic. The Athens Free Clinic and Clarke Middle Health Center are medical school teaching clinics that provide free primary care to underserved members of the Athens community. This position coordinates day-to-day operations, and provides administrative and clinical support, reporting directly to the Medical Director of the Clarke Middle Health Center. The individual in this position must comply with all HIPAA , FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), OSHA , and other policies as they directly affect the clinic workflow, site requirements, and health of patients. This may include additional screenings and/or trainings. The individual must maintain strict confidentiality on all patient information and practice matters. The individual must also receive training from the Georgia Department of Health for the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program ( GVHCP ) to become an eligibility specialist and maintain BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Occasional travel within the Athens area may be necessary. This position will be primarily located at Clarke Middle Health Center, but some responsibilities will take place on campus or mobile clinic sites.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Fast learner with ability to quickly pick up on recent technology systems to allow for clinic efficiency
• Reliability
• Professionalism
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized and able to pay close attention to detail
• Interest in working with patients of all ages

Physical Demands

Sit or stand for extended periods of time
Lift up to 25 pounds
Assist with patient care
Driving as needed to perform job related duties

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

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.

Background Investigation Policy

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Provides clinical nursing and administrative nursing support for school-based health center site at Clarke Middle School.

• Provides clinical care to patients within Registered Nurse scope of practice including but not limited to nursing assessment, taking vital signs, administering vaccines and other medications, collecting and processing point of care testing, phlebotomy, and additional patient care tasks as appropriate.
• Conduct telephone triage using standardized protocols and clinical judgment to assess patient symptoms, determine acuity, provide evidence-based self-care advice, or facilitate prompt scheduling and emergency escalation.
• Provides procedural training relevant to scope of nursing, for medical students and clinician faculty.
• Coordinates patient follow-up including processing and follow-up of internal and external referrals, diagnostic results, Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services ( GRITS ) data, and records.
• Collaborates with medical students, undergraduate volunteers, physicians, and school district partners to ensure optimal clinic flow.
• Leads the implementation, administration, and coordination of the vaccine program, serving as the primary administrator for the Vaccines for Children ( VFC ) program.
• Manages and oversees compliance for CMHC CLIA waived Lab.
• Ensure lab safety and provide education to staff / students on lab safety and procedures.
• Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Facilitates coordination of care and case management for patients.
• Other duties to support clinic operations as determined by the Medical Director.

Percentage of time

50

Duties/Responsibilities

Provides non-nursing administrative support for school-based health center site at Clarke Middle School.

• In conjunction with Medical Director/Assistant Medical Director, coordinate new faculty clinic-administrative onboarding.
• Creates and tracks annual renewals of clinic professional organization memberships and reports Volunteer recruitment and training and supervision for CCSD sites.
• Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program coordination for CCSD sites.
• Manages clinic Faculty/ Program scheduling including but not limited to: 8 Faculty Physicians, College of Public Health Students, M3 Pediatric Rotation Students, M4 Practicum Students.
• Coordinates communication, logistics, and clinic interface with UGA Interdisciplinary Partners including UGA School Of Social Work, UGA FACS RD Program, UGA School of Law Public Interest Practicum.
• Supports development and implementation of policies and procedures for Athens Free Clinic and CMHC .
• Primary administrator for Electronic Health Record ( EHR ) as related to CMHC .
• Responsible for EHR training for clinicians, medical students and volunteers.
• Coordinates CMHC outreach events.
• Supports expansion of services, including interdisciplinary services as well as community expansion.
• Prepares, manages, and tracks budgets for applicable entities. Works in conjunction with Business Office to ensure budgetary maintenance.
• Supervises management of CMHC supplies and equipment: maintains physical examination equipment, inventory, orders supplies, and tracks usage. Oversees organization and storage of supplies.

Percentage of time

40

Duties/Responsibilities

Provides clinical support for the Athens Free Clinic mobile clinic and teaching sites.

• Provides on-site administrative or clinical support to Athens Free Clinic mobile clinics as needed including but not limited to patient registration, scheduling, taking vital signs, collecting and processing point of care testing, and patient intake.
• Other duties to support clinic operations as determined by the Medical Director.

Percentage of time

10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Wendy Gilfedder

Recruitment Contact Email

somhr@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

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