Relocation assistance available per UVA Medical Center policy.
UVA Health is rapidly expanding its facilities and services. To keep up with this growth, we welcome Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) to explore new career-defining opportunities with us.
A rewarding quality of life awaits you in C-Ville: Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville, Virginia is one of the nation’s most charming and picturesque places to live and work. It’s a big city that is sophisticated, yet small-town friendly. And our Dual career program assists spouses/partners to identify local employment opportunities.
UVA Health is rapidly expanding its facilities and services. To keep up with this growth, we welcome Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) to explore new career-defining opportunities with us.
A rewarding quality of life awaits you in C-Ville: Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville, Virginia is one of the nation’s most charming and picturesque places to live and work. It’s a big city that is sophisticated, yet small-town friendly. And our Dual career program assists spouses/partners to identify local employment opportunities.
Position Compensation Range: $77,937.60 to $124,696.00 Annually
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s Degree as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
- One to two years minimum experience as an Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) as set forth by the state of Virginia.
- Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of the UVA Medical Center, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and the appropriate certifying bodies.
- Must be enrolled with all payers through Delegated Credentialing and can participate in Medicaid and Medicare for billing.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Current PALS/NRP, as required specific to position.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
As part of a collaborative team, your clinical duties will include:
As part of a collaborative team, your clinical duties will include:
- The assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans.
- Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Prescribing and recommending pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
- Initiating appropriate specialty consultations referrals when requisite
- Initiating and evaluating clinical pathways and protocols
- Consulting with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate.
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Instructing patients and family members regarding treatment.
- Act as a clinical resource, utilizing both formal and informal opportunities to educate other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide education consistent with evidence-based practices and protocols
- Precept APP students and provides mentoring for other APPs
- Provide outreach and education to the community and within the Advanced Practice arena
- Coordinate meeting applicable educational standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
- Assume a leadership role in developing the Advanced Practice Role to patients, families, other healthcare professionals and the community.
- Participate in, support and lead quality assurance initiatives, performance improvement, benchmarking initiatives to advance patient care delivery
- Utilize research and Evidence-Based practice in the delivery of patient care
- Pursue opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidence-based practice
- Coordinate meeting applicable research standards for all disciplines and areas of practice
- Maintain professional licensure, DEA registration (as applicable), certification and practice agreements as required by the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, national certification organizations, and the institution
- Maintain and demonstrate competencies for designated privileges requested as required for ongoing professional practice evaluation and outcomes
- Maintain Advanced certification(s)
- Pursue educational opportunities for professional growth (CEU/CME, conferences, seminars, etc.)
- Serve on appropriate committees in department/division/institution and community
- Participate in/present at M&M meetings, Grand Rounds, etc.
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking/bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Join UVA and enjoy:
Join UVA and enjoy:
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Generous wellness (Hoo’s Well) and health, dental and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Superior retirement program
- 403(b) and 457 Savings Program
- 8, 10- and 12-hour shifts within specific units
- Clinical ladder for nursing positions
- Relocation assistance for moves over 50 miles
- Dual career program to assist spouses/partners identify local employment opportunities
- Continuing-education assistance
- In-house certification/recertification (ACLS, PALS, TNSS and others)
- Annual certification pay, up to $300
- Uteam recognition program
- Caregiving assistance with back-up care available for infants through the elderly
- And much more.
