Job Description
Job Description
Legacy Care’s independent medical group provides high‑quality patient care across post‑acute and long‑term care settings throughout Virginia. Our mission is to deliver tailored healthcare experiences that address the unique needs of residents across the continuum of care. Clinicians at Legacy Care benefit from clinical autonomy, collaborative teams and flexible scheduling options.
Role Overview: PMHNP — Part Time, Windsor, VA
Legacy Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team on a part‑time basis in Windsor, VA. The successful clinician will provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and management for residents in post‑acute and long‑term care settings. This part‑time role requires strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to trauma‑informed, person‑centered, evidence‑based psychiatric care. Core responsibilities include mental health evaluations, medication management, interdisciplinary collaboration and participation in quality and safety initiatives.
Benefits — PMHNP, Part Time
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Competitive compensation commensurate with experience — Independent Contractor
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Part‑time schedule with predictable shifts and opportunities for flexible scheduling
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Clinical autonomy supported by a collaborative interdisciplinary team
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Comprehensive clinical and administrative support from Legacy Care, including streamlined credentialing and in‑house billing
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Professional development opportunities, mentorship and access to clinical resources within an independent medical group
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Discounted medical malpractice available
Key Responsibilities — PMHNP, Post‑Acute Care
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Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop individualized mental health care plans for residents in post‑acute and long‑term care settings
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Diagnose and manage psychiatric disorders, including mood, anxiety, psychotic and neurocognitive conditions, consistent with current evidence‑based practice
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Provide medication management for psychotropic medications, including monitoring for efficacy, side effects and interactions, coordinate medication reconciliation
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Deliver brief psychotherapeutic interventions and supportive counselling appropriate to the setting and scope of practice
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Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, therapists, social workers and facility leadership to deliver holistic, person‑centered care
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Participate in facility rounds, care‑planning meetings and interdisciplinary case conferences
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Respond promptly to changes in psychiatric or behavioral status, initiate appropriate interventions and coordinate transfers of care when necessary
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Document clinical encounters accurately and promptly in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
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Support medication safety and stewardship initiatives, including minimization of inappropriate antipsychotic use and attention to polypharmacy
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Provide clinical consultation and education to facility staff and colleagues on behavioral management, de‑escalation techniques and mental health best practices
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Maintain professional standards of practice, including infection control, documentation and regulatory compliance
Essential Qualifications and Skills — PMHNP, Windsor VA
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with PMHNP certification from an accredited institution
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Current and unrestricted Virginia Nurse Practitioner license and APRN certification
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Clinical experience in psychiatric care, geriatrics, long‑term care or post‑acute settings preferred
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Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems and clinical documentation
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Strong clinical judgement, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
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Commitment to trauma‑informed, person‑centered care, cultural sensitivity and ethical practice
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; additional certifications relevant to behavioral emergencies preferred
Why Join Legacy Care in Windsor, VA?
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Join an independent group focused on personalized, high‑quality healthcare
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Work in an environment that values clinical autonomy, teamwork and professional growth
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Part‑time role offering meaningful impact on the mental health and quality of life of residents in post‑acute settings
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Access to administrative and clinical support that enables focus on patient care
Equal Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Legacy Care is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Legacy Care is an independent medical group dedicated to delivering personalized, patient‑centered care within post‑acute and long‑term care settings throughout Virginia. We support each resident’s individual healthcare needs as they move through the continuum of care. Our clinicians enjoy an environment defined by clinical autonomy, collaboration and flexible scheduling options.