Job Description
Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Family Practice for a job in Staunton, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Family Practice
- Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Title: On Duty Nurse Practitioner PRN
State Role Title: 49114
Hiring Range: $84/HR
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Western State Hospital
Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Western State Hospital is seeking a Part Time On Duty Nurse Practitioner. This position is responsible for performing required admission assessment of patients brought to the hospital and responding to medical/psychiatric needs of the patients for the duration of the on call/on duty period. This position will also collaborate with on-call admissions coordinator regarding after hours referrals to determine appropriateness of admission and medical clearance; admission assessment (including history, physical exam, mental status, etc.); assessment/management of acute psychiatric and medical issues which occur on on duty/on call shift; arrange for transfer or patients to services/care to other facilities; communicates with medical staff, patients, and other staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Virginia medical license
- ability to obtain an active DEA number for WSH
- current BLS certification
- completion of approved educational program for Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- completion of application and approval by the Joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine
- extensive experience as a nurse practitioner
- relevant experience in the performance of histories and physical examinations and the diagnosis and treatment of acute medical and psychiatric disorders
Additional Considerations
- bilingual
- veteran
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.
Western State Hospital is a tobacco free facility in all state buildings and on facility grounds. Submit a completed state application online at if assistance is needed, contact by email . To apply for a job, you must make sure that your online application is complete. MISSING INFORMATION IS AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION AND WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please make sure all telephone numbers/addresses are current and up-to-date. REMEMBER YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER. You have not completed applying for this position until you receive a confirmation number. If you are connected to a printer, print the confirmation number so that you can track the progress of your application and click on OK. If you are not connected to a printer, write down the confirmation number and then click on OK. Reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview processes are available upon request to persons with disabilities per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. WSH is an EEO compliance facility.
In accordance with Executive Directive , as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires and contract workers, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly.
Commonwealth s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at , or DBVI at .
Contact Information
Name: Samantha Leep
Phone:
Email:
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 .
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.
Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Job ID . Posted job title: On Duty Nurse Practitioner Prn
About Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
supports individuals by promotion recovery, self-determination and wellness in
all aspects of life.
A life of Possibilities for All Virginians
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Retention bonus
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health Care FSA
