Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) Sleep Medicine

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their innovative Sleep Medicine program. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care for adults with sleep disorders, working alongside a multidisciplinary team. With a full-time schedule that includes patient assessments, diagnostic procedures, and collaborative patient care, this position promises a fulfilling career in improving sleep health. The organization values diversity and offers moving assistance for qualified candidates, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients.

Benefits

Moving Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a master's degree.
• Virginia licensure or eligibility as an Advanced Practice Provider.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with sleep concerns and manage treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the medical director and interprofessional teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease and treatment.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Independent Judgment

Diagnostic Procedures

Patient Education

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Sleep Medicine

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and team-oriented Nurse Practitioner to join our Sleep Medicine program, providing comprehensive sleep care for adults with sleep disorders. Join a multidisciplinary team managing over 5,000 outpatient encounters annually, including patients with sleep apnea, restless legs, parasomnias, and severe sleepiness, with over 2,000 sleep studies conducted yearly.

The role offers autonomy in practice with support from four sleep medicine faculty members. The full-time schedule includes eight half-days in the sleep clinic per week, plus two half-days for administrative duties. The clinic is located on UVA Health grounds in Charlottesville, VA, with potential future opportunities for satellite clinics and telemedicine.

Your responsibilities include assessing patients with sleep concerns, ordering diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, and following patients longitudinally through their treatment. Complex cases beyond scope will be transitioned to sleep MDs.

Our team is committed to improving sleep health in Virginians through timely and thorough care. Moving and relocation assistance are provided for qualified candidates.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the medical director, management, nursing, and interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care.
2. Exercise independent judgment in assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of medical procedures within credentialed scope.
3. Perform health histories, physical assessments, and emergency interventions as needed.
4. Order, interpret, and perform diagnostic studies; order medications and treatments.
5. Refer patients to specialists as needed and evaluate responses to interventions.
6. Educate and support patients and families regarding disease and treatment plans.
7. Participate in on-call duties, quality assurance, committees, and educational activities.
8. Contribute to clinical training of students and residents.
9. Ensure documentation, coding, and compliance with policies.
10. Engage in professional development through continuing education.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited graduate nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree.
• Virginia licensure or eligibility as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Current BLS certification; PALS/NRP and ACLS as required.
• Experience in relevant clinical settings.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged standing, bending, reaching, repetitive motions, and lifting up to 100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, infectious materials, and other hazards.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to various protected characteristics.