Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior

Welcome to the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts of the Virginia Department of Health! We are proud to serve as the public health team dedicated to delivering the core essential functions of the Virginia Department of Health. Our mission is to promote health and well-being and ensure access to vital resources for nearly 500,000 residents across six localities: the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York. Our service area is uniquely positioned between the York River to the north, the Chesapeake Bay to the east, and the James River to the south. Within our districts, you'll find: Key military and government partners , including Fort Eustis, Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center, and Jefferson Lab Renowned educational institutions , such as Hampton University, Christopher Newport University, William & Mary, and Virginia Peninsula Community College A robust clinical provider network , featuring three major health systems—Riverside, Sentara, and Bon Secours—as well as Southeast Virginia Health System, Lackey Clinic, Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center, and numerous outpatient facilities Major employers and industries , including Huntington Ingalls Industries (formerly Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company) Popular tourist destinations , such as Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, The Noland Trail, Virginia Living Museum, The Mariners’ Museum & Park, Virginia Air & Space Science Center, and Fort Monroe National Monument Together, we work to protect and improve the health of our communities through collaboration, innovation, and service. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting Virginia's health. It is made up of a statewide central office in Richmond and 32 local health districts. As part of the Virginia Department of Health, Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) are two health districts serving the residents of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City and York. The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts are focused on four key pillars to create a sustainable and engaged workforce: Workforce Development and Training Culture and Climate Community Engagement and Partnerships Communication and Openness Through these pillars, we aim to achieve our mission of becoming the healthiest districts in the state and better serve our communities. Apply and join the Virginia Department of Health's efforts to become the healthiest state in the nation. The Certified Nurse Practitioner will play a critical role in improving health outcomes for our communities while leading a committed and passionate team. The role requires strong clinical and medical decision‑making skills, proficient written and verbal communication, effective interviewing and counseling skills, as well as comfort with pediatrics, family planning, gynecological services, STI and infectious disease management and adult health services. Performs patient care as a nurse practitioner with limited or no on‑site access to a physician for guidance and oversight. Performs physical examinations, orders diagnostic tests, prescribes controlled substances, may directly perform or direct others to perform nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, and develop and implement care plans including the administration of medication and case management. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner by state code. VDH requires all Health‑Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one‑time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus‑diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination. The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave. Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practice and health principles, physical examination techniques and findings both normal and pathological, disease states, diagnostic testing and limits of testing, and pharmacology Ability to perform and interpret physical assessments, obtain medical history, perform and/or interpret diagnostic testing, formulate differential diagnoses and plan of care and provide health education to clients Ability to develop patient management plans; excellent clinical judgement with ability to know the limits of practice and when to seek consultation Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with staff, patients and the public; ability to participate in educational and professional programs CPR/BLS certification Additional Considerations

Prior public health or community health with significant clinical experience in prenatal, STI, family planning, pediatrics and family practice preferred 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. Contact Information

Name: HPHD Human Resources Phone: 757-594-8045 Email: ov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

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