Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

Central State Hospital is recruiting for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who will deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered psychiatric care by ensuring medication practices meet established standards of care, obtaining and documenting informed consent, monitoring treatment effectiveness and side effects, and revising care plans based on patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Treatment Team and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to support therapeutic outcomes, timely documentation, and compliance with hospital policies and federal/state regulations.
• Facilitate discharge planning with families and community partners.
• Participate in on‑call coverage and occasional weekend coverage or patient rounds as needed for the seven‑day care model.
• Oversee seclusion and restraint practices.
• Support performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Participate in medical staff activities and adhere to professional and regulatory standards.
• Handle court‑related matters.
• Foster a respectful, compassionate, recovery‑oriented environment that promotes patient empowerment, teamwork, and excellence in care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited/approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current license to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• DEA registration.

Additional Considerations

• Proficiency in the management of psychiatric patients is preferred.

Pay

Hiring Range: $133,023 – $183,571 (Pay Band 6).

Schedule

This Nurse Practitioner position is part of a pilot program supporting a seven‑day care model, offering scheduling flexibility with potential occasional weekend coverage or participation in patient rounds, coordinated in advance according to program needs.

Contact Information

• Human Resources – Phone: (804) 524‑7111
• Email: CSHrecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov