Advanced Practice Nurse – Clinical Preceptor

About the position

The Advanced Practice Nurse – Clinical Preceptor (APP) serves as a primary health care provider within a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. This role is designed to provide comprehensive clinical care to patients 80% of the time and to support clinical education through precepting responsibilities 20% of the time. The NP utilizes advanced clinical knowledge and skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education, and disease prevention while mentoring NP students and/or new providers in clinical competencies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions per established protocols.
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and lab work.
• Provide education and counseling on health maintenance, wellness, and disease prevention.
• Refer patients to specialists or community resources as needed.
• Document all clinical encounters thoroughly in the electronic health record system.
• Perform gynecological procedures such as pelvic exams, Pap smears, STI testing, and contraceptive counseling.
• Serve as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students, new graduate providers, or clinical interns.
• Provide clinical instruction, feedback, and evaluations aligned with academic or organizational standards.
• Demonstrate professional behaviors and model best practices in clinical decision-making.
• Communicate regularly with academic partners or supervisors regarding student progress.
• Ensure a safe, educational, and inclusive learning environment.
• Travel between all VHcS locations to perform services if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification in appropriate specialty area (e.g., FNP, WHNP).
• Active RN and APRN licensure in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience in primary care, women's health, or family practice.
• Experience as a preceptor or clinical educator preferred.
• Proficiency in EHR systems and clinical documentation.
• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient/family problems.

Benefits

• $10,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS!