Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior

DHRM • Danville, VA

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About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior based at the Danville Health Department. The position serves the Pittsylvania and Danville area and also supports Southside Health District locations in Halifax, Mecklenburg, and Brunswick counties.

The nurse practitioner provides patient care with limited or no on-site access to a physician for guidance and oversight. Duties include conducting physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing controlled substances, performing or directing nursing assessments, conducting laboratory tests and measurements, and developing and implementing care plans that may include medication administration and case management. Actions at this level require licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner under state code.

The role may require other assigned duties and assistance during a Governor-declared emergency. VDH may adjust work hours, location, and job duties, and require training to meet public health needs, including emergencies. If designated as a mobile worker, the employee may work in the field and telework from an alternate location when not in the field or during emergency closings; periodic office attendance for meetings or training may be required. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 or up to 40 hours of annual leave may be available to highly qualified candidates, subject to agency approval and completion of onboarding requirements. Employment is contingent upon required background and reference checks.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Practitioner in Virginia.
• Knowledge of nursing practice and health principles; physical examination techniques and normal and pathological findings; disease states; diagnostic testing and its limitations; and pharmacology.
• Ability to perform and interpret physical assessments, obtain medical histories, perform and/or interpret diagnostic testing, formulate differential diagnoses and plans of care, and provide health education.
• Ability to develop patient management plans and exercise sound clinical judgment, including recognizing practice limits and when to seek consultation.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, patients, and the public.
• Ability to participate in educational and professional programs.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• A valid state driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting agency business.
• Provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a Tdap dose and boosters as specified; and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.

Nice To Haves

• Prior public health or community health experience with significant clinical experience in prenatal care, STI, family planning, pediatrics, and family practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as a nurse practitioner, with limited or no on-site physician access for guidance and oversight.
• Perform physical examinations and obtain and interpret patient assessments and medical histories.
• Order and perform diagnostic and laboratory tests, and interpret results.
• Prescribe controlled substances.
• Perform or direct others in nursing assessments, measurements, and related care activities.
• Develop and implement care plans, including medication administration and case management.
• Complete patient documentation.
• Contribute to performance management, program evaluation and planning, and community engagement.
• Adjust work hours, location, and duties and participate in training to meet public health needs, including emergencies, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 or up to 40 hours of annual leave for highly qualified candidates, subject to agency approval and onboarding requirements.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plans, including a 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed