Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District is hiring a Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior to provide patient care at the Danville Health Department, serving the Pittsylvania and Danville area and supporting Southside Health District locations in Halifax, Mecklenburg, and Brunswick counties. The position provides nurse practitioner 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 and laboratory tests, taking measurements, and developing and implementing care plans, including medication administration and case management. The role requires licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner under Virginia law. The position may require other assigned duties and support during emergencies declared by the Governor. VDH may adjust work hours, location, or duties and require training to meet public health needs, including during emergencies. If designated a mobile worker, the position may involve field work and telework from an alternate location, with periodic attendance at the assigned office for meetings or training. The position may be eligible for a 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 completion of onboarding requirements. Health-care personnel must provide documentation of required immunizations or evidence of immunity, including hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap, and the current seasonal influenza vaccination.
Requirements
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Practitioner in Virginia.
- Knowledge of nursing practice and health principles, physical examination techniques and findings, disease states, diagnostic testing and its limits, and pharmacology.
- Ability to perform and interpret physical assessments, obtain medical histories, perform and/or interpret diagnostic testing, formulate differential diagnoses and care plans, and provide health education to clients.
- Ability to develop patient management plans and exercise sound clinical judgment, including recognizing the limits of practice and when to seek consultation.
- Ability to work without direct supervision; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with staff, patients, and the public; and ability to participate in educational and professional programs.
- CPR/BLS certification.
- Provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time Tdap dose and boosters every 10 years; and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.
- A valid state driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle or to operate a personal vehicle while conducting agency business.
Nice To Haves
- Prior public health or community health experience with significant clinical experience in prenatal care, STIs, family planning, pediatrics, and family practice is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care as a nurse practitioner, with limited or no on-site access to a physician for guidance and oversight.
- Perform physical examinations and order diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe controlled substances.
- Perform or direct nursing assessments and laboratory tests, and take measurements.
- Develop and implement care plans, including medication administration and case management.
- Carry out core responsibilities in performance management, direct patient care, documentation, program evaluation and planning, and community engagement.
- Perform other duties as assigned and assist the agency or state government during emergencies when required.
- Adjust work hours, location, or duties and participate in training to meet public health business needs, including during emergencies.
- If designated a mobile worker, work in the field and telework from an alternate location when not in the field or during emergency closings, and periodically attend office meetings or training.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
