Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Autonomous Licensed

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Deliver Advanced Practice Provider services, encompassing the assessment and management of patients in various clinical environments.

• Conduct virtual consultations within an outpatient-only practice.

• Collaborate with the medical director, administrative management, nursing staff, and interprofessional team members to enhance patient care.

• Independently evaluate, diagnose, and initiate medical processes and procedures based on training, experience, and credentials.

• Carry out and document thorough health histories and physical assessments, including emergency interventions when necessary.

• Develop diagnoses, recognize issues and health-risk profiles, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

• Execute, order, and interpret diagnostic tests such as x-rays and laboratory analyses.

• Perform procedures within the scope of practice and in alignment with UVA Health System credentialing and privileges.

• Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapies in compliance with Virginia prescribing regulations.

• Initiate consultations and referrals to specialists as required.

• Assess patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic or diagnostic interventions.

• Inform and support patients and their families regarding disease processes and treatment plans.

• Engage in on-call duties as determined by the department or unit.

• Manage patients in accordance with UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures.

• Report births, deaths, communicable disease outbreaks, and other legally mandated health information.

• Adhere to quality standards set forth by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.

• Participate in committees, student clinical experiences, and peer or other review activities upon request.

• Prepare necessary reports, claims, and correspondence for professional services.

• Act as a clinical resource for nursing, medical, and allied health practitioners.

• Follow UPG, UVA Medical Center, CMS, and contracted payer policies and procedures.

• Accurately assign CPT and ICD-10 codes.

• Maintain practice standards through ongoing education and professional development activities.

• Perform additional duties aligned with licensed independent provider services.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–3 years of relevant experience required.

• Must be a resident of Virginia.

• Must hold a valid license in Virginia.

• Graduate from an accredited graduate nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.

• License or eligibility for licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider in accordance with Virginia state regulations.

• If a Nurse Practitioner, a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is mandatory.

• Must meet and sustain all credentialing and licensing standards of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and relevant certifying bodies.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Current PALS/NRP certification as required, specific to the position.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, as needed, specific to the position.

• Strong communication, auditory, and visual skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

• Capacity to lift/push/pull between 50–100 lbs.

• Potential exposure to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.

🏝️ Benefits

• $10,000 guaranteed incentive in the first two years of employment.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Employer-sponsored retirement savings programs with employer contributions and pre-tax/Roth savings options.

• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and leave benefits.

• Employer-funded life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.

• Support for CME/professional development.

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for many positions.

• After the two-year guarantee period, compensation will shift to a tiered base salary plus a wRVU-based incentive model.