Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Title: Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Full Time

State Role

Title:

RN III/Nurse Prct II

Hiring Range: Starting Pay $128,524 (Salary commensurate with experience)

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

Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Western State Hospital | Staunton, VA
Are you a Nurse Practitioner passionate about whole‑person care and meaningful patient outcomes? Join our team at Western State Hospital (WSH), where you’ll provide primary medical care to individuals in a collaborative, recovery‑focused mental health setting. Your skills and compassion will help shape a healthier future for those who need it most.

As a Nurse Practitioner at WSH, you will serve as a primary care provider for patients within our inpatient psychiatric hospital. You’ll evaluate and treat patients with both chronic and acute medical conditions, partner closely with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals, and make a lasting impact through a holistic approach to care.

• Conduct comprehensive history and physicals
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies
• Coordinate care with specialty providers
• Communicate treatment plans to patients and families

• Guide medical students in Internal Medicine electives
• Attend teaching sessions

• Participate in performance improvement projects
• Report safety concerns within 24 hours

• Actively contribute to committee work
• Maintain CME requirements

Competitive Salary

• FNP Starts at $128,524 with additional compensation based on experience, education, certifications and autonomous licensure status.
• Total compensation value begins at $191,514, including salary, paid time off, and benefits.

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Vacation Days
• 8 Sick Days
• 4 Family/Personal Days annually

• Low‑cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance
• Short & Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Group Life and Optional Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current unrestricted RN and NP licenses in the Commonwealth of Virginia with RX Authority
• Knowledge and extensive experience as FNP
• Nurse Practitioner Board Certification for FNP, AGNP, or AGACNP Specialty
• Active Virginia DEA prior to approval of clinical privilege.
• Knowledge in managing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, COPD, UTIs, etc.
• Excellent clinical judgment, strong communication, and a respectful, collaborative approach

• Experience with psychotropic medication monitoring (preferred)
• Autonomous licensure
• Bilingual
• Veteran or veteran spouse

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.

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans 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.

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

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by DARS or DBVI, or a service‑connected veteran may submit its documentation to obtain the AHP Letter.