The incumbent will assist in medical care of patients in the assigned department. The incumbent will facilitate the physician’s ability to manage the physician’s patient panel, provide patient appointments at an earlier date, and respond to patient medical questions in a timely manner. She/he practices independently according to established protocols and in collaboration with physicians, delivers quality healthcare across the lifespan.
- Attends the assigned department to assist in follow-up evaluation of patients
- Coordinates with physicians and nursing staff of related disciplines to ensure integrated patient care
- Attends interdisciplinary team meetings when possible
- Communicates with referring physicians and their offices regarding patient problems/progress
- Responds to telephone inquiries of patients and provides counseling and instruction regarding patient problems
- Orders medications as specified by the NP/PA license and as directed by the supervising physician
- Provides follow up health maintenance care including the appropriate adjustment of patients’ medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from the supervising physician
- Prepares and dictates summaries of patients’ initial evaluations and follow up care. Participates in appropriate continuing medical education
- Responds to telephone inquiries from patients. Maintains contact with patients and physicians. Communicates with referring physicians and their offices regarding patient problems
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Nurse Practitioner Degree
Experience:
2-3 years of experience with clinical trials nursing, and have an understanding of clinical trial protocol design, patient accrual and randomization, and reporting of adverse events.
Licensure:
The incumbent must be a nurse practitioner who is licensed to practice in Virginia as a NP.
Skills:
Experience utilizing a personal computer and computerized scheduling.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling/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.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
The University of Virginia expects all current and new employees (UVA Health System and Academic), to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
If hired to work within the University Health System, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.
If hired to work on the Academic side of the University, excluding the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, UPG, and the Health Systems Library, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to submit to mandatory, weekly prevalence testing. Employees that are working 100% remotely will not be subject to weekly prevalence testing; however, if the employee works on UVA Grounds (including the Medical Center) even intermittently, then they are required to be tested for COVID-19 once per week on an indefinite basis and follow masking mandates.
NOTE: Some medical and safety-sensitive positions require vaccination and are not eligible for an exemption. For more information on how the vaccination and testing requirements will apply to you at your work location, see the UVA New Hire Vaccination Requirements webpage.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
The incumbent will assist in medical care of patients in the assigned department. The incumbent will facilitate the physician’s ability to manage the physician’s patient panel, provide patient appointments at an earlier date, and respond to patient medical questions in a timely manner. She/he practices independently according to established protocols and in collaboration with physicians, delivers quality healthcare across the lifespan.
- Attends the assigned department to assist in follow-up evaluation of patients
- Coordinates with physicians and nursing staff of related disciplines to ensure integrated patient care
- Attends interdisciplinary team meetings when possible
- Communicates with referring physicians and their offices regarding patient problems/progress
- Responds to telephone inquiries of patients and provides counseling and instruction regarding patient problems
- Orders medications as specified by the NP/PA license and as directed by the supervising physician
- Provides follow up health maintenance care including the appropriate adjustment of patients’ medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from the supervising physician
- Prepares and dictates summaries of patients’ initial evaluations and follow up care. Participates in appropriate continuing medical education
- Responds to telephone inquiries from patients. Maintains contact with patients and physicians. Communicates with referring physicians and their offices regarding patient problems
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Nurse Practitioner Degree
Experience:
2-3 years of experience with clinical trials nursing, and have an understanding of clinical trial protocol design, patient accrual and randomization, and reporting of adverse events.
Licensure:
The incumbent must be a nurse practitioner who is licensed to practice in Virginia as a NP.
Skills:
Experience utilizing a personal computer and computerized scheduling.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling/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.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
The University of Virginia expects all current and new employees (UVA Health System and Academic), to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
If hired to work within the University Health System, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.
If hired to work on the Academic side of the University, excluding the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, UPG, and the Health Systems Library, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to submit to mandatory, weekly prevalence testing. Employees that are working 100% remotely will not be subject to weekly prevalence testing; however, if the employee works on UVA Grounds (including the Medical Center) even intermittently, then they are required to be tested for COVID-19 once per week on an indefinite basis and follow masking mandates.
NOTE: Some medical and safety-sensitive positions require vaccination and are not eligible for an exemption. For more information on how the vaccination and testing requirements will apply to you at your work location, see the UVA New Hire Vaccination Requirements webpage.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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