Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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.

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care as an autonomous practice Nurse Practitioner to patients on assigned unit(s).

• Provide direct psychiatric care of patients on the assigned unit including; psychiatric assessment; patient and family interviews; indicated psychotherapies, including individual, group, and family therapy; etc.
• Planning and implementing psychiatric, medical, and behavioral rehabilitation treatment plans for patients
• Reviewing orders, emergency decisions, and treatment plans made by others (ODs) for patients on the service.
• Cross coverage on other units when attending physician or PMHNP is absent
• Supervision of psychiatric nurse practitioner students
• Review of case formulations, treatment plans, documentation, and other activities of nursing students on the service

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

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

• Bilingual
• Veteran or veteran spouse

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.

• 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 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  during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

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.

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