Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Autonomous Licensed – Virtual Care

UVA Health

. Provide Advanced Practice Provider services through virtual outpatient care .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing Advanced Practice Provider services, including patient assessment, diagnosis, and management within the scope of practice. Proficient in performing diagnostic studies, ordering treatments, and maintaining compliance with Virginia healthcare regulations.

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Advanced Practice Provider LicensePatient Assessment and DiagnosisBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Virginia Prescribing Regulations

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Hard Skills

Patient ManagementDiagnostic Studies InterpretationCPT and ICD-10 CodingEmergency Therapy InitiationComprehensive Health HistoriesPhysical AssessmentsMedication OrderingConsultation RequestsTherapeutic Intervention EvaluationContinuing Education

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationPatient EducationTeam CollaborationLegible Writing

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)PALS/NRP CertificationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Industry Keywords

Virginia Board of MedicineVirginia Board of NursingUVA Health SystemUVA Medical CenterCMS ComplianceClinical ResourceHealth Risk ProfilesOn-Call ResponsibilitiesProfessional DevelopmentAccredited Graduate School of Nursing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Advanced Practice Provider services through virtual outpatient care
Assess, diagnose, and manage patients independently within training, licensing, credentialing, and scope of practice
Perform and document comprehensive health histories and physical assessments
Initiate CPR or other appropriate emergency therapy when needed
Formulate diagnoses, identify problems and health-risk profiles, and communicate with the healthcare team
Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies such as x-rays and laboratory tests
Perform procedures within scope of practice and UVA Health System privileges
Order medications, treatments, and therapies according to Virginia prescribing regulations
Request consultations and initiate specialist referrals
Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic or diagnostic interventions
Educate and support patients and families regarding disease processes and treatment plans
Participate in on-call responsibilities as determined by the department or unit
Manage patients according to UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures
Report births, deaths, communicable disease outbreaks, and other legally required health information
Meet quality standards established by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System
Participate in committees, student clinical experiences, and review activities as requested
Prepare reports, claims, and correspondence required for professional services
Serve as a clinical resource to 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 knowledge through continuing education and professional conferences
Pursue professional development and present educational programs
Perform other duties commensurate with licensed independent-provider services

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–3 years of experience required
Must reside and be licensed in Virginia
Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree
License or license eligible as an Advanced Practice Provider under Virginia requirements
If Nurse Practitioner, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required
Must maintain credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Current PALS/NRP, as required for the position
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), as required for the position
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
Ability to lift/push/pull 50–100 lbs
Ability to perform required physical activities and tolerate potential exposure to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 guaranteed incentive during the first two years of employment
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
wRVU-based incentive model after the two-year guarantee period