Family Nurse Practitioner
Richmond, VA
NP
Posted Jun 18
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Setting
- Outpatient
- Accepts
- NP
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Virginia is $36/hr, across 390 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Skypoint Recovery is is seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team in the field of outpatient behavioral health. As a leading provider in the field of outpatient behavioral health we are dedicated to improving the mental well-being of our patients and ensuring their access to comprehensive care. If you are a passionate healthcare professional with expertise in behavioral health, we encourage you to apply.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' mental health status, including diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as necessary, ensuring patient safety and monitoring for any adverse effects.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and medication management.
- Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss patient progress, treatment approaches, and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Stay informed about current research, best practices, and emerging trends in behavioral health, incorporating evidence-based approaches into practice.
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards of nursing practice, ensuring patient confidentiality and respecting their autonomy.
Qualifications
- Current valid license as a Nurse Practitioner in Virginia.
- Knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment modalities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work independently, make sound clinical judgments, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and computer literacy.
- Federal DEA license
- Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
Pay: $70.00 - $72.00 per hour
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty
- Primary Care
- Psychiatry
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/
Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- Current valid license as a Nurse Practitioner in Virginia.
- Knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment modalities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work independently, make sound clinical judgments, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and computer literacy.
- Federal DEA license
- Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
Place
- City
- Richmond, VA
- Median rent
- $1,372/mo
- Local household income
- $64,587/yr
- Metro price level
- 2% below the national average
- Address
- 3751 Nine Mile Rd, Richmond, VA 23223, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Richmond area index 97.9, where 100 is the national average.
Richmond blends Civil War history with a growing arts scene and James River outdoor access. Virginia's capital offers a manageable pace, respected hospital systems, and neighborhoods like Carytown and the Fan District that give nurses a grounded, livable feel between shifts.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Skypoint Recovery is an addiction treatment and outpatient behavioral health provider dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care. Their mission centers on empowering individuals to reclaim their lives through lasting recovery, with strategic pillars focused on individual recovery success (targeting a 75%…
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