Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Full Time

About the role

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 its Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs.

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
• Carefully coordinate care with specialty providers
• Communicate treatment plans to patients and families
• 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

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a 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 Specialty
• Knowledge in managing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, COPD, UTIs, etc.
• Excellent clinical judgment, strong communication, and a respectful, collaborative approach

Qualifications

• Experience with psychotropic medication monitoring
• Autonomous licensure
• Bilingual
• Veteran or veteran spouse

Skills

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, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Group Life and Optional Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Benefits

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a 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 Specialty
• Knowledge in managing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, COPD, UTIs, etc.
• Excellent clinical judgment, strong communication, and a respectful, collaborative approach