Duty Nurse Practitioner PRN

On Duty Nurse Practitioner PRN

Title: On Duty Nurse Practitioner PRN

State Role

Title:

RN III / Nurse Prct II

Hiring Range: $84/HR

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health / Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Western State Hospital is looking for an On Duty NP PRN (nights, weekends, holidays). This position is open to FNP, Pediatric, Adult-Gerontology, and Psychiatry.

The NP will collaborate with the on‑call admission coordinator regarding after‑hours referrals to determine appropriateness of admission and medical clearance; conduct an admission assessment, including history, physical exam, mental status, suicide/risk assessment, risk factors for seclusion and restraint, initial laboratory studies, AIMS screening, Alcohol/Detox Assessment, Tobacco Screening, VTE screening, admitting orders, preliminary treatment and management of medical and psychiatric problems; assess and manage acute psychiatric and medical conditions in consultation with on‑call primary care providers;

patients with unstable medical conditions are sent to Augusta Health ER; arrange transfers to higher level of services; assess patients on return from outside ER or special hospitalization; write orders; consult with backup medical or psychiatric providers.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active, unrestricted RN and NP licenses in the Commonwealth of Virginia with Prescriptive Authority.
• Nurse Practitioner Board Certification for PMHNP, FNP, AGNP, or AGACNP Specialty.
• Knowledge and extensive experience as NP.
• Active Virginia DEA license prior to approval of clinical privilege.

• Bilingual
• Veteran or Veteran Spouse

To apply, submit a completed state application online at  Include all telephone numbers and addresses. Reasonable accommodations available.

Name:
Samantha Leep
Phone:
Email: samantha.leepginia.gov

WSH is an EEO compliance facility. Minorities, Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All employees must disclose vaccination status; proof required at orientation; non‑vaccinated employees must be tested weekly.

Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Provide COD/AHP letter from DARS or DBVI. Veterans encouraged to provide documentation.