Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior

Job Overview

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. Crater Health District is looking for an experienced Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior to provide patient care with limited or no on-site access to a physician for guidance and oversight. The role includes performing physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing controlled substances, directing nursing assessments, conducting lab tests and measurements, and developing and implementing care plans, including medication administration and case management.

Licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner by state code is required.

• Provide patient care as a nurse practitioner, independently performing or directing nursing assessments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed for patient evaluation.
• Prescribe controlled substances and manage medication regimens.
• Conduct physical examinations and take measurements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans, including case management.
• Maintain clinical judgment and recognize limits of practice, seeking consultation when appropriate.

• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practice and health principles, physical examination techniques and findings both normal and pathological, disease states, diagnostic testing and limits of testing, and pharmacology.
• Ability to perform and interpret physical assessments, obtain medical history, perform and/or interpret diagnostic testing, formulate differential diagnoses and plan of care, and provide health education to clients.
• Ability to develop patient management plans; excellent clinical judgement with the ability to know the limits of practice and when to seek consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with staff, patients and the public; ability to participate in educational and professional programs.
• CPR/BLS certification.

• Prior public health or community health experience with significant clinical experience in prenatal, STI, family planning, pediatrics, and Family Nurse Practitioner roles is preferred.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted 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. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..