Nurse Practitioner

Loudoun County Government•Leesburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Loudoun County Youth Services Department is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to serve the Youth Detention Center and RISE Youth Shelter in Leesburg, Virginia. The position serves as the designated health authority and provides clinical leadership and oversight for health care services across both residential programs. The Youth Detention Center is a 20-bed secure facility for male and female youth ages 11–17; the shelter is a 16-bed, non-secure short-term placement for court-ordered youth. The role supports the safety, security, and well-being of youth temporarily placed in County care by the court. The Nurse Practitioner practices autonomously within the scope of their APRN license and authorization for autonomous practice, under limited administrative direction from the designated supervisor. The role provides direct diagnostic, preventive, and treatment services; performs or oversees medical screenings and examinations; orders and reviews diagnostic tests; prescribes controlled substances; manages chronic illnesses; and develops plans of care that may include specialist referrals. The position also provides clinical and administrative supervision of nurses and support staff, and coordinates psychiatric and behavioral health care. Crisis prevention, behavioral de-escalation, CPR, and first aid capabilities are required. The position is responsible for ensuring health services are timely, appropriate, accessible, and consistent with applicable regulations, community standards, and medical ethics. The County employs two full-time nurses and several Medication Aide Certified staff, and the Youth Services Center has dedicated medical office space. Hiring salary is commensurate with experience. The position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus under the County’s Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited advanced practice nursing program, with preparation as a family or pediatric nurse practitioner.
Current, unrestricted Virginia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with authorization for autonomous practice.
DEA Registration and State Controlled Substance License II–V.
Hold or complete Medication Management Trainer training within 90 days of hire.
Ability to examine, diagnose, prescribe, and administer medications and medical devices within the scope of professional licensure.
Knowledge of medical laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Skill in diagnosis and medication treatment of medical and health issues.
Ability to provide behavioral interventions and medical assessment.
Pass pre-employment background checks, including fingerprinting, criminal, VCIN, Child Protective Services, DMV, and a pre-employment physical including drug screen.
Hold or obtain CPR/First Aid and AED certification; maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications and complete required bloodborne pathogens training.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record; driving records may be reviewed annually.
Provide documentation, no more than 30 days old at start date, demonstrating freedom from tuberculosis in a communicable form; comply with annual tuberculosis screening or evaluation requirements thereafter.
Comply with applicable County occupational-health and infection-control requirements.
Be available to work outside usual County operating hours, including during unscheduled leave, County closures, weekends, evenings, holidays, and County disasters; may be assigned to an alternate work site or duties during emergencies.
Ability to implement crisis prevention techniques, including behavioral de-escalation, perform CPR, and administer first aid.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing medical and nursing services and coordinating psychiatric and behavioral health care for youth ages 11 to 17.
Experience in a residential or youth justice system setting.

Responsibilities

Provide autonomous diagnostic, preventive, and treatment services within the scope of APRN licensure and authorization for autonomous practice.
Assess youth health and educate youth about medications and other health information.
Perform or oversee medical screenings and examinations, and order and review diagnostic tests.
Provide preventive counseling, education, physical exams, preventive screenings, general medical exams, diagnosis and treatment, and chronic illness management.
Coordinate care with specialists and create plans of care, including referrals when appropriate.
Provide prescription medication services and support; clinically evaluate, plan, and initiate treatment services, including prescribing controlled substances.
Maintain clinical documentation and provide medical and clinical consultation to nursing staff as needed.
Provide clinical and administrative supervision and oversee nurses and support staff.
Provide professional advice and expertise; consult with and train others on medical and clinical services provided to youth.
Serve as designated health authority, organizing, planning, and monitoring timely provision and quality of health care services across both residential programs.
Ensure healthcare personnel comply with applicable professional rules, juvenile justice regulations, security regulations, County procedures, and other applicable requirements.
Participate in continuing education to maintain licensure and remain current on evidence-based interventions for youth.
Implement crisis prevention techniques, including behavioral de-escalation, and perform CPR and first aid.
Manage contracts under County and Department procedures; maintain contract documentation and compliance.
Demonstrate compliance with applicable federal, state, County, department, and division policies, procedures, and regulations.