Family Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)
UHS
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.
Job description
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 and Responsibilities
- 24-hour notification by the facility; performs 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.
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.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
- Licensed in the state of Virginia
- Prescriptive authority
- DEA license
- 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
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.