Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Floater
About The Position
Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Floater to provide cross-coverage across the facility while delivering psychiatric care as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for assigned units and provide Staff On-Duty and Psych Backup coverage for hospital as scheduled. 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.
Requirements
- Knowledge of psychiatry at the Nurse Practitioner level, which is a post-graduate nursing level with special training in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment/therapeutics.
- Knowledgeable about laboratory evaluations and laboratory monitoring of psychopharmacologic agents.
- Expertise in the application of nursing practices
- Ability to teach individuals and groups
- Consultation, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual
- Veteran or veteran spouse
Responsibilities
- Providing direct psychiatric care of patients on the assigned unit including: Psychiatric assessment; Patient and family interviews; Psychopharmacologic management; etc.
- Planning and implementing psychiatric, medical, and behavioral rehabilitation treatment plans for patients on this service
- Liaison with community mental health center staff in preparing and implementing patient discharge plans
- Supervision of psychiatric nurse practitioner students
- Reviewing of case formulations, treatment plans, documentation, and other activities of nursing students on the service
- Reviewing orders, emergency decisions, and treatment plans made by others (ODs) for patients on the service
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- life insurance
- paid time off
- sick time
- family/personal time
- retirement with cash match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
