Nurse Practitioner - Part Time/Temporary

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner provides general medical care and treatment to Grafton's client population (children, and adolescents) under supervising authority of a physician. Assesses the physical/emotional needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and psychiatric conditions. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment. Supports provision of a therapeutic milieu by working in collaboration with academic and residential administrators. Provides direct services as defined in the scope of practice that pertains to his/her license.

Spending 80% of work hours providing direct billable services, such as physical examinations, same-day sick client visits, etc. Reports to Executive Director administratively. Practices under supervising physician.

Essential Job Functions

• Counsels and advises clients and families about physical, developmental, and psychosocial aspects of health through individual and group contacts to promote optimal health
• Participates with regional team in providing leadership on treatment issues
• Attends multi-disciplinary team meetings as needed to consult with the treatment team about the course of treatment
• Documents client files, records physical findings, and formulates plan of care based on client’s condition
• Signs verbal orders within 24 hours of giving the order; communicates any concerns about the procedure with the assigned treatment team
• Conducts admission file reviews for the organization
• Provides admission and/or annual physicals
• Provides same-day visits for sick clients
• Identifies need for, initiates, and coordinates referrals for specialty consultations; Coordinates follow-up with external medical specialists
• Medication Evaluation and Review – Assess clients to determine if pharmacotherapy is warranted. Prescribe appropriate medication for client condition, conduct periodic medication review to monitor medication effectiveness and possible side effects, adjust medication regime according to client needs
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays, electrocardiograms, and other special examinations/testing to identify and assess client’s clinical problems and health care needs
• Supports provision of a therapeutic milieu by working in collaboration with academic and residential administrators
• Participates as an active member of the Medical Committee

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in nursing
• Minimum 3 years' of experience in the field
• Must hold a valid Virginia license as issued by the Boards of Nursing and Medicine
• Must be independently licensed for autonomous practice
• Prn Employee Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement Plan