Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Autonomous Licensed – Virtual Care

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

📋 Description

• Deliver Advanced Practice Provider services through virtual outpatient care.

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients within the parameters of training, licensing, credentialing, and scope of practice.

• Conduct and document thorough health histories and physical examinations.

• Initiate CPR or other suitable emergency interventions as necessary.

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

• Carry out, order, and interpret diagnostic tests such as x-rays and laboratory studies.

• Perform procedures that fall within the scope of practice and privileges granted by UVA Health System.

• Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapies following Virginia's prescribing regulations.

• Request consultations and initiate referrals to specialists.

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

• Educate and support patients and their families regarding disease processes and treatment strategies.

• Participate in on-call duties as designated by the department or unit.

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

• Report births, deaths, outbreaks of communicable diseases, and other mandated health information.

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

• Engage in committees, student clinical experiences, and review activities as requested.

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

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

• Adhere to UPG, UVA Medical Center, CMS, and contracted-payer policies and procedures.

• Accurately assign CPT and ICD-10 codes.

• Keep practice knowledge current through continuing education and professional conferences.

• Seek professional development opportunities and deliver educational programs.

• Perform additional duties aligned with licensed independent-provider services.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–3 years of relevant experience is required.

• Must be a resident and possess a license in Virginia.

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

• Must have or be eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider under Virginia regulations.

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

• Must maintain credentialing and licensing standards of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or Virginia Board of Nursing, and applicable certifying entities.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

• Current PALS/NRP certification, as required for the role.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, as necessary for the position.

• Strong communication, auditory, and visual skills.

• Keen attention to detail with the ability to write clearly.

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

• Ability to perform mandated physical activities and withstand potential exposure to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.

🏝️ Benefits

• Guaranteed $10,000 incentive during the first two years of employment.

• Extensive options for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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

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

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

• Support for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and professional development.

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

• wRVU-based incentive model following the two-year guaranteed period.