Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Autonomous Licensed

UVA Pipelines & Pathways

. Provide Advanced Practice Provider services, including assessment and management of patients across clinical settings .

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 patient assessment, diagnosis, and management within clinical settings, adhering to Virginia regulations and UVA Health System standards. Proficient in performing diagnostic studies, prescribing treatments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care.

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Advanced Practice Provider LicensePatient Assessment and ManagementDiagnostic Study InterpretationCPT and ICD-10 CodingBasic Life Support (BLS)

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosis FormulationEmergency TherapyDiagnostic Study OrderingMedication OrderingTherapeutic Intervention EvaluationCPT CodingICD-10 CodingContinuing EducationClinical Resource Provision

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationPatient EducationLegible Writing

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)PALS/NRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Virginia Medical RegulationsUVA Health System PoliciesHealthcare Team CollaborationPatient Care FacilitationClinical Practice Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Advanced Practice Provider services, including assessment and management of patients across clinical settings
See patients virtually in an outpatient-only practice
Work with the medical director, administrative management, nursing, and interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care
Independently assess, diagnose, and initiate medical processes and procedures within training, experience, and credentialing
Perform and document comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, including 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 credentialing and privileges
Order medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with 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 peer or other 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 through continuing education and professional development activities
Perform other duties commensurate with licensed independent provider services

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–3 years of experience required
Must reside in Virginia
Must 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 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
Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
Ability to lift/push/pull 50–100 lbs
May be exposed 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
Following the completion of the two-year guarantee period, compensation transitions to a tiered base salary plus a wRVU-based incentive model