NP Outpatient Full-time
State of Virginia

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Full Time

$128,524 / year

Title: Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Full Time

State Role Title: RN III/Nurse Prct II

Hiring Range: Starting Pay $128,524 (Salary commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care

Western State Hospital | Staunton, VA

Are you a Nurse Practitioner passionate about whole-person care and meaningful patient outcomes? Join our team at Western State Hospital (WSH), where you’ll provide primary medical care to individuals in a collaborative, recovery-focused mental health setting. Your skills and compassion will help shape a healthier future for those who need it most.

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. Our team of compassionate, highly skilled professionals is committed to recovery, self-determination, and wellness for all individuals we serve.

About the Role

As a Nurse Practitioner at WSH, you will serve as a primary care provider for patients within our inpatient psychiatric hospital. You’ll evaluate and treat patients with both chronic and acute medical conditions, partner closely with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals, and make a lasting impact through a holistic approach to care.

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

• Coordinate care with specialty providers

• Communicate treatment plans to patients and families

Support clinical education:

• 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

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

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

- Active Virginia DEA prior to approval of clinical privilege.

- 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 (preferred)

- Autonomous licensure

- Bilingual

- Veteran or veteran spouse

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.

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.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

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.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (540) 332-8300 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

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.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: 540-332-8306

Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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