Duty Nurse Practitioner PRN

Title: On Duty Nurse Practitioner PRN

Location: Western State Hospital, Staunton, VA

Pay: $84 per hour

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

• Collaborate with the on‑call admission coordinator to assess after‑hours referrals, determine admission appropriateness and medical clearance.
• Conduct comprehensive admission assessments, including history, physical exam, mental status, suicide/risk assessment, risk factors for seclusion and restraint, initial labs, AIMS screening, Alcohol/Detox Assessment, Tobacco Screening, VTE screening, and initiate admitting orders and preliminary treatment.
• Assess and manage acute psychiatric conditions and acute medical conditions in consultation with on‑call primary care providers.
• When medically unstable, refer patients to Augusta Health ER for evaluation and arrange transfer to higher‑level facilities such as the University of Virginia or Augusta Health as appropriate.
• Reassess patients returning from outside emergency rooms or special hospitalizations, write orders, and consult with backup medical or psychiatric providers.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited NP program.
• Active, unrestricted RN and NP licenses in Virginia with prescriptive authority.
• Board certification in a specialty: PMHNP, FNP, AGNP, or AGACNP.
• Extensive experience as an NP.
• Active Virginia DEA registration prior to clinical privilege approval.

• Bilingual.
• Veteran or Veteran spouse.

• Name: Samantha Leep
• Phone:
• Email: samantha.leepginia.gov

EEO Statement: WSH is an EEO compliance facility. Minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Vaccination Requirement: The Commonwealth of Virginia requires disclosure of vaccination status for all new hires and contract workers. Proof of vaccination will be required during orientation. Unvaccinated employees must undergo weekly testing.

Alternative Hiring Process for Individuals with Disabilities: Eligible candidates may provide a Certificate of Disability (COD) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired. Veterans may submit their AHP Letter. COD application link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..