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Commonwealth of VA Careers

Nurse Practitioner

Commonwealth of VA Careers, Staunton, Virginia, us, 24402

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Overview

Title:

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care State Role Title:

RN III/Nurse Prct II Hiring Range:

Starting Pay $128,524 (Salary commensurate with experience) Pay Band:

6 Agency:

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location:

Western State Hospital Agency Website:

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/ Recruitment Type:

General Public - G

Job Duties

Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care at Western State Hospital, Staunton, VA, providing primary medical care in a collaborative, recovery-focused mental health setting.

Serve as a primary care provider for patients within an inpatient psychiatric hospital; evaluate and treat chronic and acute medical conditions.

Collaborate with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals; maintain a holistic approach to care.

Who We Are Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility in the Shenandoah Valley. The hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs.

We are a leader in behavioral health care innovation and patient-centered outcomes, with a team focused on recovery, self-determination, and wellness for all individuals we serve.

About the Role As a Nurse Practitioner at WSH, you will serve as a primary care provider for patients within our inpatient psychiatric hospital. You’ll evaluate and treat patients with chronic and acute medical conditions, partner closely with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals, and use a holistic approach to care.

Responsibilities

Provide direct medical care to assigned units:

Conduct comprehensive history and physicals

Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions

Order and interpret diagnostic studies

Coordinate care with specialty providers

Communicate treatment plans to patients and families

Support clinical education:

Guide medical students in Internal Medicine electives

Attend teaching sessions

Support hospital-wide quality initiatives:

Participate in performance improvement projects

Report safety concerns within 24 hours

Participate in medical staff committees:

Actively contribute to committee work

Maintain CME requirements

What We Offer

Competitive Salary: FNP starts at $128,524 with additional compensation based on experience, education, certifications and autonomous licensure status. Total compensation value begins at $191,514, including salary, paid time off, and benefits.

Outstanding State Benefits:

13 Paid Holidays

12 Vacation Days

8 Sick Days

4 Family/Personal Days annually

Comprehensive Insurance Options:

Low-cost health insurance (Anthem or AETNA)

Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Group Life and Optional Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Current unrestricted RN and NP licenses in the Commonwealth of Virginia with RX Authority

Knowledge and extensive experience as FNP

Nurse Practitioner Board Certification for FNP, AGNP, or AGACNP

Active Virginia DEA prior to approval of clinical privilege

Knowledge in managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, UTIs, etc.

Experience with psychotropic medication monitoring (preferred)

Excellent clinical judgment, strong communication, and a respectful, collaborative approach

Additional Considerations

Autonomous licensure

Bilingual

Veteran or veteran spouse

Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process is available to individuals with disabilities. EEO/AA/TTY. Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available during application and/or interview processes.

Vaccination and Health Guidance DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure all staff are vaccinated for COVID-19, but vaccination programs are offered and vaccination status may be disclosed during pre-employment. For questions, contact Human Resources.

Contact Information Name:

Samantha Leep Phone:

540-332-8306 Email:

samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov

Note on Alternative Hiring Process In support of inclusion, applicants may apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. See the original posting for details and the COD/AHP process and links.

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