Autonomous Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Floater

Western State Hospital; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental 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 Autonomous Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Floater to provide cross-coverage and deliver psychiatric care as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for assigned units.

The role includes Staff On-Duty and Psych Backup coverage across the facility and collaboration with the treatment team, while supporting NP students as needed.

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

• Provide direct psychiatric care of patients on the assigned unit including: Psychiatric assessment; patient and family interviews; psychopharmacologic management.
• Plan and implement psychiatric, medical, and behavioral rehabilitation treatment plans for patients on this service.
• Liaise with community mental health center staff in preparing and implementing patient discharge plans.
• Supervise psychiatric nurse practitioner students.
• Review case formulations, treatment plans, and documentation of nursing students on the service.
• Review orders and treatment plans made by others for patients on the service.

Education

Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification

Licensed Psychiatric/Mental Nurse Practitioner in Virginia

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

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 [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

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]

Note

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.