Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Overview
Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior — Job no: 5094549. Work type: Full-Time (Salaried). Location: Newport News, Virginia. Agency: Virginia Department of Health. Location: PENINSULA HQ. Recruitment Type: General Public - G. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) serves to protect and promote Virginia's health with a statewide presence and 32 local health districts. The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) serve the residents of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City and York. HPHD focuses on four pillars: Workforce Development and Training, Culture and Climate, Community Engagement and Partnerships, and Communication and Openness. As part of HPHD, the Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior will lead and contribute to improving health outcomes through clinical expertise, medical decision-making, and team leadership. The role includes pediatrics, family planning, gynecological services, STI and infectious disease management, and adult health services. Responsibilities
Performs patient care as a nurse practitioner with limited or no on-site physician guidance. Conducts physical examinations, orders diagnostic tests, prescribes controlled substances, performs or directs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, takes measurements, develops and implements care plans, and administers medications and case management. Licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner by state code is required. Collaborates within the district to support public health initiatives and ensure access to vital resources for residents across six localities. 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. VDH accepts only online applications. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or résumés should include relevant work history indicating qualifications. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of state and federal criminal history background checks, Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. Other checks may be required for certain positions. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH to conduct HR matters without regard to protected characteristics. A Code of Ethics is available on the VDH site. Contact Information
Name: HPHD Human Resources Phone: 757-594-8045 Email: HPHD.HR@vdh.virginia.gov Supplemental Questions: Position-specific questions may be required; failure to respond may disqualify you from further consideration. Advertised: 15 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time | Applications close: 09 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior — Job no: 5094549. Work type: Full-Time (Salaried). Location: Newport News, Virginia. Agency: Virginia Department of Health. Location: PENINSULA HQ. Recruitment Type: General Public - G. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) serves to protect and promote Virginia's health with a statewide presence and 32 local health districts. The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) serve the residents of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City and York. HPHD focuses on four pillars: Workforce Development and Training, Culture and Climate, Community Engagement and Partnerships, and Communication and Openness. As part of HPHD, the Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior will lead and contribute to improving health outcomes through clinical expertise, medical decision-making, and team leadership. The role includes pediatrics, family planning, gynecological services, STI and infectious disease management, and adult health services. Responsibilities
Performs patient care as a nurse practitioner with limited or no on-site physician guidance. Conducts physical examinations, orders diagnostic tests, prescribes controlled substances, performs or directs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, takes measurements, develops and implements care plans, and administers medications and case management. Licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner by state code is required. Collaborates within the district to support public health initiatives and ensure access to vital resources for residents across six localities. 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. VDH accepts only online applications. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or résumés should include relevant work history indicating qualifications. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of state and federal criminal history background checks, Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. Other checks may be required for certain positions. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH to conduct HR matters without regard to protected characteristics. A Code of Ethics is available on the VDH site. Contact Information
Name: HPHD Human Resources Phone: 757-594-8045 Email: HPHD.HR@vdh.virginia.gov Supplemental Questions: Position-specific questions may be required; failure to respond may disqualify you from further consideration. Advertised: 15 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time | Applications close: 09 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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