Full-time PMHNP | Inpatient Focus | Petersburg, VA

We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join a specialized behavioral health hospital in the Richmond Virginia area. This role offers a collaborative physician-supported environment with manageable patient volumes allowing you to focus on high-quality inpatient psychiatric care while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Quick Facts

• Employment Type: Full-Time employed (Independent Contractor option available)
  Schedule / Hours: 40 hours per week
  Call: 1:4 weekends
  Patient Volume: 1518 patients per day
  Location: Petersburg VA (Richmond metro area)
  Practice Setting: Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital (Acute Partial Hospitalization and Residential treatment)
  Support / Care Team: Psychiatrists nursing staff therapists and case managers
  

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult and adolescent behavioral health patients
  Collaborate closely with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary care teams
  Perform psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments
  Conduct medication management and med-checks
  Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  Communicate with families regarding care and treatment updates
  Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention
  Document patient encounters treatment plans and physician orders.
  Participate in utilization reviews and discharge planning

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive based on experience
  Sign-on / Relocation: Sign-on and Relocation assistance available
  Health Dental Vision & Retirement: Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  PTO CME & Schedule Flexibility: Generous paid time off and work-life balance
  Additional Coverage: Life disability and supplemental insurance options

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program
  Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (ANCC)
  Active or eligible Virginia NP/APRN license
  Current DEA certification

Growth & Development

• Opportunities for professional growth within a national healthcare organization
  Collaborative environment with strong physician mentorship
  Exposure to diverse psychiatric cases across inpatient partial and residential programs

About the Organization & Community

Poplar Springs Hospital has served the Richmond region for nearly 40 years providing comprehensive psychiatric and addiction treatment services. Situated on a serene 25-acre campus in Petersburg the facility offers a calm therapeutic setting for patients and providers alike.

As part of Universal Health Services (UHS) one of the nations leading healthcare management companies providers benefit from the stability of a large organization while maintaining a community-focused mission: helping patients achieve better mental health and improved quality of life.

The Richmond area offers a blend of historic charm vibrant culture and easy access to outdoor recreation making it an ideal place to live and work.

Apply today or contact Will DeCuyper In-house Physician Recruiter

Confidential inquiries are welcomediscover how you can make a meaningful impact at Poplar Springs Hospital.