Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Autonomous Licensed) - UVA Augusta Pediatrics

10 days ago
Fishersville, VirginiaFull TimePsychiatry
✓ No Nights
Practice Authority in Virginia
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Virginia as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Pediatrics, Outpatient Only in United States. UVA Augusta Pediatrics is seeking an Autonomous Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for their practice in Fishersville, VA. 2-3 years of experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manages patients in accordance with established UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures.
  • Meets quality standards as determined by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.
  • May serve on select committees as needed.
  • May participate in the clinical experience of students (graduate/post graduate advanced practice, nursing, and medical students), interns, and residents, as appropriate.

Requirements

  • discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Virginia in United States.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosisMedical ProceduresPatient ManagementHealth EducationEmergency TherapyDiagnostic StudiesMedication OrderingConsultationReferral InitiationQuality StandardsProfessional DevelopmentContinuing EducationClinical ResourceCPT CodingICD-10 Coding
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Autonomous Licensed) - UVA Augusta Pediatrics at University of Virginia a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at University of Virginia is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fishersville, Virginia.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, Medical Procedures, Patient Management, Health Education, Emergency Therapy, Diagnostic Studies, Medication Ordering. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the assessment and management of patients across various clinical settings. They work independently and in conjunction with the healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About University of Virginia

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlottesville, VA
2-5
2.4

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

10d ago

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