Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Floater
Location: Western State Hospital, 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.
About the Role
Western State Hospital is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Floater to provide cross-coverage across the facility, delivering psychiatric care for assigned units and offering Staff On-Duty and Psych Backup coverage as scheduled.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct psychiatric care of patients on assigned units, including:
- Psychiatric assessment
- Patient and family interviews
- Psychopharmacologic management
- Plan and implement psychiatric, medical, and behavioral rehabilitation treatment plans for patients
- Serve as a liaison with community mental health center staff in preparing and implementing patient discharge plans
- Supervise psychiatric nurse practitioner students
- Review case formulations, treatment plans, documentation, and other activities of nursing students
- Review orders, emergency decisions, and treatment plans made by others (ODs) for patients on the service
Requirements
- Knowledge of psychiatry at the Nurse Practitioner level, including post-graduate nursing training in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment/therapeutics
- Knowledge of laboratory evaluations and monitoring of psychopharmacologic agents
- Expertise in applying nursing practices, teaching individuals and groups, consultation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (sick time, family/personal time)
- Retirement with cash match
Pay
$133,023 to $183,571
About the Organization
Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. The hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for its Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. Employees enjoy a modern clinical setting, a therapeutic environment for patients, and the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities like Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities.