Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Autonomous Licensed) - UVA Medical Associates of Louisa

UVA Health

Louisa, Virginia

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UVA Medical Associates of Louisa is seeking an Autonomous Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for their practice in Louisa, 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

Responsible for provision of Advanced Practice Provider services, including assessment and management of patients across all clinical settings, (examples: ambulatory clinic, hospital, assisted living facility, skilled nursing facility/nursing home, ambulatory surgery center, and community settings), within the scope of licensing, training, and credentialing dependent on specialty.

•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.

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.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

About UVA Health

UVA Health is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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