Nurse Practitioner

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provide comprehensive screening, treatment, and referral services for individuals experiencing Substance Use Disorders (SUD), ensuring access to high-quality, holistic care across the life cycle. This role is integral to advancing community health through direct service delivery and educational mentorship. Serve as a clinical and academic liaison, mentoring students from undergraduate and graduate nursing, nurse practitioners, and social work programs in best practices for SUD care and community-based interventions.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Performs comprehensive assessments and screenings to identify substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions across campus

2. Designs and implements personalized treatment plans, integrating behavioral health interventions and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) when clinically appropriate

3. Facilitates referrals to specialized providers, community-based services, and social support networks to ensure continuity of care

4. Educates patients and families on substance use, harm reduction techniques, and pathways to recovery, fostering informed decision-making and empowerment

5. Collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams, including physicians, therapists, case managers, and community health workers, to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care

6. Provides primary care services, including physical examinations, chronic disease management, preventive screenings, and treatment of acute conditions

7. Diagnoses and manages common illnesses and chronic health issues, such as diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases, with a focus on integrated care

8. Promotes health literacy and wellness, guiding patients in disease prevention, lifestyle modification, and self-care strategies to support long-term health outcomes

9. Prescribes and manages medications, ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmacologic treatment aligned with best practices

10. Mentors and supervises students from nursing, nurse practitioner, and social work programs in clinical care for individuals with substance use disorders

11. Leads educational sessions and workshops on SUD treatment, trauma-informed care, and community health to enhance student and staff competencies

12. Supports students learning around the social determinants of health and their influence on recovery, access to care, and patient outcomes

13. Engages in interdisciplinary collaboration

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the field of Family Practice, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Psychiatric Mental Health

Required Experience

Three(3) years of related experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, or primary care

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Experience in higher education

Experience with substance use disorder patients

Experience or training in Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to mentor and provide clinical guidance to healthcare trainees

Ability to organize and provide educational programs for community members, staff, and students

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Strong knowledge of harm reduction principles, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing techniques

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

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 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and / or verification of academic credentials.