[Hiring] Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner @UVA Health

Role Description

UVA Primary Care Riverside is seeking an Autonomous Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for their practice in Charlottesville, VA. This position is remote and will see patients virtually. This provider must reside and be licensed in Virginia.

• Practice Hours: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm
• Full Time. Schedule is 4, 10 hour days Monday - Friday
• Outpatient only
• Responsible for provision of Advanced Practice Provider services, including assessment and management of patients across all clinical settings, such as:
  • Ambulatory clinic
  • Hospital
  • Assisted living facility
  • Skilled nursing facility/nursing home
  • Ambulatory surgery center
  • Community settings
• Works in conjunction with the medical director, administrative management, nursing and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management throughout the health care system.
• Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures commensurate with training and experience, as credentialed by UVA Health System.
• Performs and documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, including initiation of CPR or other appropriate emergency therapy as needed.
• Formulates diagnoses, identifies problems and health risk profiles, documents and clearly communicates with other members of the health care team.
• Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with peers and colleagues.
• Performs procedures within scope of practice and UVA Health System credentialing and privileges.
• Orders medications, treatments and therapies in accordance with Virginia Prescriptive regulations.
• Requests consultation and initiates referrals to other health care providers, including specialists when needed.
• Evaluates and analyzes patient responses to the disease process and/or therapeutic, diagnostic interventions.
• Provides information, education and support to patients/families regarding disease processes and treatment plans, facilitating communication between patients/families and the health care team.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities as appropriate and as determined by department or unit.
• Manages patients in accordance with established UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures.
• Reports births, deaths, outbreaks of communicable diseases and other information critical to the patient’s and/or the public’s health as required by legal or governmental authorities, in a timely manner.
• Meets quality standards as determined by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.
• May serve on select committees as needed.
• May participate in the clinical experience of students (graduate/post graduate advanced practice, nursing, and medical students), interns, and residents, as appropriate.
• Participates in group, peer and other review activities as requested.
• Prepares and attends to all reports, claims, and correspondence necessary or appropriate to the performance of professional services.
• Promotes the professional practice of the advanced practice group by serving as a clinical resource to nursing, medical and allied health care practitioners.
• Follows policies and procedures, including those of UPG, UVA Medical Center, CMS and other contracted payers.
• Accurately assigns Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes.
• Updates practice through continuing education by attending conferences, rounds, reports, lectures, journal clubs and regional/national professional conferences.
• Seeks professional development and growth opportunities that enhance professional practice through formal and informal activities including developing and presenting educational programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned that are commensurate with professional service normally and customarily provided by a licensed independent provider.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
• License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia.
• If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
• Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

Requirements

• Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive).
• Repetitive motion: computer keyboard.
• Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs.
• May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings plans with employer contributions and pre-tax/Roth savings options.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and leave benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• CME/professional development support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for many positions.