Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Autonomous Licensed) - UVA Primary Care Riverside (Charlottesville)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer-sponsored retirement plans

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

CME/professional development support

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UVA Primary Care Riverside in Charlottesville, VA seeks an Autonomous Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for outpatient practice. The role requires 2-3 years of experience and offers a 4x10 hour workweek (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) with Monday-Friday hours.

Responsibilities include independent assessment, diagnoses, ordering studies, prescribing under Virginia regulations, and collaborating with the health system team. UVA Health System supports professional development and PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years of experience in psychiatric/primary care settings.
• Graduate of an accredited graduate nursing or physician assistant program with master’s degree.
• Virginia APRN or PA license and credentialing for UVA Health System.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with medical director and interprofessional team to coordinate patient care.
• Perform comprehensive health histories and physicals; initiate CPR when needed.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies in consultation with peers.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with Virginia prescriptive regulations.
• Provide patient education and follow-up to support treatment plans.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Independent judgment

Patient assessment

CPR/EMT familiarity

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication with patients/families

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or physician assistant

Tools

CPT/ICD coding

Job description

UVA Primary Care Riverside is seeking an Autonomous Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for their practice in Charlottesville, VA. 2-3 years of experience is required.

Practice Hours: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm

Full Time. Schedule is 4, 10 hour days Monday - Friday

Outpatient only

Responsibilities

• 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, to include 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 and if 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 (diagnostic procedures, medications and treatments), thus 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 with which the entity may contract.
• 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.

COMPENSATION

• During the first two years of employment, the provider will receive a tiered base salary plus a $10,000 guaranteed incentive.
• Following the completion of the two-year guarantee period, compensation will transition to a tiered base salary plus a wRVU-based incentive model.

Base salary is determined by years of APP experience:

• 0-5 years of experience: $105,000 base salary
• More than 5 years up to 10 years of experience: $115,000 base salary
• More than 10 years of experience: $125,000 base salary

UVA Physicians Group Benefit Highlights

• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.

Experience: Department and unit specific.

Licensure: 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

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