On Duty Nurse Practitioner PRN
Company: DHRM
Location: Staunton
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/ Recruitment
Type: General Public - G Job Duties 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. 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. The NP will collaborate with
on-call admission coordinator regarding any afterhours 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 of acute psychiatric
conditions; assess and manage of acute medical conditions in
consultation with on-call primary care providers and any patient
with concerns for unstable medical conditions will be sent to
Augusta Health ER for evaluation at the discretion of the On-Duty
on-site provider; arrange for transfer of patients requiring higher
level of services or care to the University of Virginia or Augusta
Health; assess all patients upon return from outside emergency room
evaluation or from special hospitalization and write any orders as
indicated and consult with back-up medical or psychiatric provider.
Minimum Qualifications - 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 prior to approval of clinical privilege. Additional
Considerations - Bilingual - Veteran or Veteran Spouse Special
Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when
your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please
refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of
your application for this position. Application Requirements:
Applications and résumés for this position are accepted
electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic
Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely
on the information provided in your electronic application and/or
résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all
relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your
qualifications. Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed
within five (5) days of the posting date. 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 (540) 332-8300 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: 540-332-8306 Email:
samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov 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.
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