Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Location: Western State Hospital, 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.
About the Role
Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care as an autonomous practice Nurse Practitioner to patients on assigned unit(s). Western State Hospital is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, serving adults with serious mental health needs. The hospital is nationally recognized for its Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs and provides a modern clinical setting and therapeutic environment for patients.
Employees enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct psychiatric care of patients on the assigned unit, including psychiatric assessment, patient and family interviews, and indicated psychotherapies (individual, group, and family therapy).
- Plan and implement psychiatric, medical, and behavioral rehabilitation treatment plans for patients.
- Review orders, emergency decisions, and treatment plans made by others for patients on the service.
- Provide cross coverage on other units when the attending physician or PMHNP is absent.
- Supervise psychiatric nurse practitioner students.
- Review case formulations, treatment plans, documentation, and other activities of nursing students on the service.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner with Autonomous Practice and Prescriptive Authority in Virginia.
- Active DEA prior to the approval of clinical privilege(s).
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off (sick time, family/personal time).
- Retirement with cash match.
Pay
Hiring range: $133,023 to $183,571.
Additional Considerations
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Veterans or veteran spouses are encouraged to apply.