Family Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)

Family Nurse Practitioner (Part-time)

Shift Schedule: 4-hour shifts, 5 days a week. Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108 bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18yrs. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for performing history and physical examinations on patients/residents, review of lab work as needed, review of immunization records, and addressing medical issues upon referral of the attending physician with appropriate medication management. Primary duties include 24-hour notification by the facility; performing history and physical examinations on patients/residents admitted to the facility. Document results of histories and physicals in the medical record of each patient/resident at the time of the assessment. Based upon assessment of the patient's medical condition, provides/prescribes a recommendation for a plan of treatment and follow up with the Staff Psychiatrist. Will be available for medical consultations regarding patients at the request of Staff Psychiatrists on an as needed basis. Review immunization records and prescribe needed vaccinations. Corrects deficiencies in a timely manner, within one week of notification. Makes referrals to specialists as needed. Reviews labs as requested by psychiatrist and prescribes/makes recommendations for treatment. Performs medical clinic evaluations of medical issues of residents, patients in coordination with nursing supervisor in addition to H & P exams of new patients.

Newport News Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for this position, such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.

Qualifications Position Qualifications: Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Must be licensed in the state of Virginia and have prescriptive authority and a DEA license. A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Certified Nurse Practitioner, any specialty, is preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals, both verbally and in writing. Prefer one (1) year experience working and/or treating adolescents.