Title: Certified Nurse Practitioner-MR017
State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst
Hiring Range: $99,352-$107,615
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: MT ROGERS-WASHINGTON
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Mount Rogers Health District is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nurse Practitioner to join our mobile health unit team. In this unique and community focused role, you will provide direct patient care on our mobile unit, primarily based in Washington County and Bristol City. This position offers the opportunity to deliver high quality healthcare services to diverse populations across the region, helping expand access to essential medical care.
As a Nurse Practitioner on our mobile unit, you will perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and complete nursing assessments. You may also perform point of care lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and participate in case management activities. This role requires licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Virginia state regulations.
If you're passionate about serving the community, thrive in a dynamic work environment, and value the ability to make a meaningful impact on public health, we encourage you to apply.
** This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Opioid Abatement Authority for 1-year period ending 6/30/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.**
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum KSAs:
• Knowledge of clinical medicine and clinical skills in pediatrics, family planning, gynecological services, STI and adult health services
• Knowledge of nursing, physical examination techniques and findings, both normal and pathological, disease states, diagnostic testing and limits of testing, and pharmacology
• Skills in interviewing, counseling, effective written and verbal communication
• 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 work independently; ability to problem solve and to work effectively with others in a team environment
• Current CPR/BLS certification
Additional Considerations
• Prior public health or community health experience
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.
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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's 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.
Contact Information
Name: Jessica Bennett
Phone: N/A
In support of the Commonwealth's 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 800-552-5019.
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.