Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Full Time
About the role
Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Western State Hospital | Staunton, VA
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 nestled in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. We are proud to be a leader in behavioral health care innovation and patient-centered outcomes.
Key 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
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
Additional Considerations
- Experience with psychotropic medication monitoring
- Autonomous licensure
- Bilingual
- Veteran or veteran spouse
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, 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
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.
Application Requirements
Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
Background Investigation
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.
Equal Opportunity
The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Veteran Preference
DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We strongly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply to the state application and respond accordingly.