Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior 07655

Title: Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior - 07655

State Role Title:RN III/Nurse Prct II

Hiring Range: $75423 - $102176

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:CUMB PLATEAU-DICKENSON

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Cumberland Plateau Health District is seeking to hire a Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior. The positions home base will be located at either the Dickenson County Health Department or the Buchanan County Health Department depending on the successful candidates residence.

Performs patient care as a nurse practitioner with limited or no on-site access to a physician for guidance and oversight. Performs physical examinations orders diagnostic tests prescribes controlled substances may directly perform or direct others to perform nursing assessments may perform lab tests take measurements and develop and implement care plans including the administration of medication and case management. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner by state code.

A. Performance Management (for employees who supervise others)
Serves in a managerial/supervisory capacity and conducts performance management activities for staff
Establishes and reviews work assignments and priorities and resolves related issues in conjunction with program management and Human Resource staff
Ensures relevant training and workplace safety for staff and conducts appropriate performance monitoring and appraisals
1. Direct Patient Care
Provides comprehensive care to patients as assigned per licensed scope of practice and according to local and state policies and procedures; may provide services to the following programs within the limits of the Nurse Practitioners license: child adolescent and adult health; family planning; immunizations; travel clinic services; sexually transmitted diseases
Obtains a complete medical history and records findings in a systematic accurate and succinct form; reviews patient history and evaluates patient status on current visit; interviews patient for verification of medical history or for full account of present complaints treatment history systems review and family/social history
Performs accurate physical examinations
Orders performs and interprets routine laboratory tests; reviews lab/test results and makes appropriate plan of care changes
Administers and prescribes appropriate medications within the guidelines of the practice agreement
Develops and implements plans for health promotion and health maintenance including plans for disease prevention and provision of health education and counseling
Provides periodic health assessments of patients
Provides clinical management of patients co-manages care for patients with selected health complications in collaboration with supervising physician
Arranges referrals to other members of the health-care team as needed and/or to appropriate community providers and other community resources

A. Documentation
Documents all pertinent findings for clinical exam/labs/diagnostic tests legibly and in a timely manner in standard format per nursing protocol and legal requirements; such documentation adequately supports prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
Uses appropriate VDH forms specific to clinic program
Develops and records differential diagnosis problem list and plan of care for patient according to evaluation of all information from history physical examination and diagnostic tests and other available information
Updates or adjusts care plan subsequently with receipt of additional information
Explains plan of care/findings to patient documents and patient education
Refers patients to other providers or agencies according to need and protocol and/or recommendations

B. Program Evaluation and Planning
Assists leadership in program planning and evaluation; contributes to the development and changes in nurse practitioner protocols
Assists with evaluation of clinic services and activities; sets and meets goals for client/provider ratio and clinic flow
Provides leadership to staff participating in clinic; sets professional example and promotes participation learning and development of clinical nursing skills; provides training and assists with continuing education for other nursing staff as needed
Suggests changes and additions for services provided within scope of clinic; sets standards and priorities in the clinical setting and assures all applicable local state and federal protocols are followed
Assists in reviewing current health education materials and suggests or makes changes or additions to promote reduction in high-risk behavior and positive chronic disease health intervention methodologies

C. Community Engagement
Promotes improved health in the community; assists with health fairs and screening programs as needed
May be a resource to community groups or agencies in matters regarding public health; may serve on committees related to community health

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays medical dental vision and life insurance retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick family/personal and annual leave!

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practice and health principles physical examination techniques and findings both normal and pathological disease states diagnostic testing and limits of testing and pharmacology
Ability to perform and interpret physical assessments obtain medical history perform and/or interpret diagnostic testing formulate differential diagnoses and plan of care and provide health education to clients
Ability to develop patient management plans; excellent clinical judgement with ability to know the limits of practice and when to seek consultation
Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with staff patients and the public; ability to participate in educational and professional programs

Additional Considerations

Prior public health or community health with significant clinical experience in prenatal STI family planning pediatrics and family practice preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial credit driving background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed mailed or e-mailed applications will not be considered.
Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: .

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Karen Crutchfield

Phone: Not Provided

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.