Virginia Hospital Center

Responsibilities Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to inpatients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute psychiatric conditions. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, ensuring effective and safe treatment. Document patient interactions, assessments, and treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner using electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and effective care. Participate in daily rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and treatment strategies. Provide crisis intervention and support to patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress. Educate patients and their families about psychiatric conditions, treatment options, and discharge planning. Stay current with advancements in psychiatric care and incorporate best practices into patient care. Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of inpatient psychiatric services. Minimum Requirements Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program Valid and active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of Virginia Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a psychiatric focus Relevant clinical experience in psychiatric or mental health settings preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems, such as EPIC, preferred We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do. HOW TO APPLY? Interested and qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and copy of their CV to Andrea Bell, Director of Physician Services Recruitment at .