Autonomous Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Floater

DHRM; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Family/personal time

Retirement with cash match

Job summary

Western State Hospital in Staunton, VA, is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Floater to provide cross-coverage across the facility and deliver psychiatric care as a board-certified PMHNP. The role includes staff on-duty support and psych backup coverage as scheduled.

The position requires a PMHNP with autonomous practice in Virginia and an active DEA registration; ideal candidates have experience in psychiatric treatment and team supervision.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed Psychiatric/Mental Nurse Practitioner with Autonomous Practice and Prescriptive Authority in Virginia.
• Active DEA registration prior to the approval of clinical privilege(s).

Responsibilities

• Providing direct psychiatric care of patients on the assigned unit including: Psychiatric assessment; Patient and family interviews; Psychopharmacologic management; etc.
• Planning and implementing psychiatric, medical, and behavioral rehabilitation treatment plans for patients on this service
• Liaison with community mental health center staff in preparing and implementing patient discharge plans
• Supervision of psychiatric nurse practitioner students
• Reviewing of case formulations, treatment plans, documentation, and other activities of nursing students on the service
• Reviewing orders, emergency decisions, and treatment plans made by others (ODs) for patients on the service

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification

Virginia autonomous practice license

Active DEA registration

Job description

Title: Autonomous Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Floater

State Role Title: RN III/Nurse Prct II

Hiring Range: $133,023 to $183,571

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

Location: Western State Hospital 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.

Who We Are 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. 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.

WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.

Position Overview: Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Floater to floating provider offering cross-coverage across the facility while delivering psychiatric care as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for assigned units and provide Staff On-Duty and Psych Backup coverage for hospital as scheduled.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing direct psychiatric care of patients on the assigned unit including: Psychiatric assessment; Patient and family interviews; Psychopharmacologic management; etc.
• Planning and implementing psychiatric, medical, and behavioral rehabilitation treatment plans for patients on this service
• Liaison with community mental health center staff in preparing and implementing patient discharge plans
• Supervision of psychiatric nurse practitioner students
• Reviewing of case formulations, treatment plans, documentation, and other activities of nursing students on the service
• Reviewing orders, emergency decisions, and treatment plans made by others (ODs) for patients on the service

Benefits Include

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• life insurance
• paid time off
• sick time
• family/personal time
• retirement with cash match

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed Psychiatric/Mental Nurse Practitioner with Autonomous Practice and Prescriptive Authority in Virginia.
• Active DEA registration prior to the approval of clinical privilege(s).

Additional Considerations

• Bilingual
• Veteran or veteran spouse

Background Investigation

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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 [phone] 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

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: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Alternative 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 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.

Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time