Virtual Care Clinic - Nurse Practitioner - Autonomous License - Virginia

UVA Health Virtual Care Clinic - Nurse Practitioner - Autonomous License - Virginia

UVA Health is seeking a full-time autonomous licensed Nurse Practitioner to support our new Virtual Care Clinic in the state of Virginia.

• Schedule:
  
  32 patient‑facing hours per week plus 8 hours of administrative time (total 40 hours).
• Coverage:
  Three providers will rotate to cover all seven days of clinic operations. Flexibility is essential to success in this role.
• Care Location Requirements:
  • Providers must reside in Virginia and deliver care exclusively from within the state.
• Technology Requirements:
  • Must have reliable high‑speed internet.
  • Computer equipment will be provided.

• 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, facilitating communication between patients/families and the health care team.
• 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, 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.

• Autonomous Nurse Practitioner license in Virginia.
• Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing with a master’s degree.
• At least three years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
• License or license eligibility as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) as set forth by the state of Virginia.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• 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; PALS/NRP and ACLS as required, specific to position.
• Physical demands: standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); repetitive motion: computer keyboard; 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.  to read more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.