Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) play a crucial role in managing and improving the lives of patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, substance use issues, grief, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and coping deficits. They have the opportunity to work in diverse and dynamic practice settings, from hospitals and outpatient clinics to private practices and community health centers, tailored to the scope and needs of their practice.

Performs other duties as assigned. Hours will vary and applicants need to have flexibility with his/her availability.

Benefit highlights include a challenging and rewarding work environment, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan, SoFi student loan refinancing program, career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries, retention bonus program (if applicable), and loan forgiveness program (if applicable).

Qualifications

Position requirements include licensure/certification/registration as a psychiatric nurse practitioner (RN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, CPR preferred (offered on-site), handle with care preferred (offered on-site), education/experience and/or training in working with patient population of unit of assignment is required either prior to employment or during an initial employment period, general requirements include being at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia interdepartmental regulation of children's residential facilities, having patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.), experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions, willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.