Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 2026
About this role
The APRN is under the direction of the supervising Physician Medical Staff member. The APRN may practice only as prescribed in their job description, and as defined in the SGMC Health credentialing process. The APRN may perform advanced nursing functions and certain medical acts which include, but are not limited to, ordering drugs, treatments and diagnostic studies such as provided in O. C. G. A 43-34-26.1 and Chapter 41-0-13. The APRN may perform those tasks which they are qualified to perform, for which the sponsoring physician has privileges, and for which protocols signed by the supervising physicians exist. The APRN participates in the QA and PI process and provides education and consultation services in area of expertise.
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited, post-basic educational program for nurse practitioners
Georgia Nurse Practitioner License
Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Maintains biennial renewal of Board Authorization to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
CPR Certification
ACLS Certification within 180 days of employment
Preferably at least four years of health care employment
Flexible in work schedule, assignments, workloads, setting priorities and utilizing problem solving techniques
Benefits
Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee discounts
Company paid life insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Cancer Insurance
Accident Insurance
Living in Valdosta, GA
Valdosta sits in south Georgia near the Florida border, known as the 'Azalea City' for its vibrant spring blooms. Home to Valdosta State University, it blends college-town energy with small-town Southern charm—a practical home base for nurses seeking a slower pace and easy access to coastal beaches and north Florida.