Nocturnist - Nurse Practitioner
Company: DHRM
Location: Staunton
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Nocturnist - Nurse Practitioner State Role Title: RN
III/Nurse Prct II Hiring Range: Starting Pay $128,524 (Salary
commensurate with experience) Pay Band: 6 Agency: Dept Behavioral
Health/Develop Location: Western State Hospital Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/ Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Western State Hospital | Staunton, VA Who We Are Western State
Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and
Developmental Services (DBHDS), is a 302-bed Joint
Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility nestled 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. We are proud to be a leader in behavioral
health care innovation and patient-centered outcomes. Our team of
compassionate, highly skilled professionals is committed to
recovery, self-determination, and wellness for all individuals we
serve. About the Role As a full time Nocturnist - NP, you will
serve in a clinical float position to meet nighttime OD coverage;
perform required admission assessments of patients brought to the
hospital and respond to acute medical/psychiatric needs of all
inpatients for the duration of the on-call period; collaborate with
on-call admission coordinator regarding any afterhours referrals to
determine appropriateness of admission and medical clearance; and
assess and manage acute medical conditions in consultation with
on-call primary care providers. What We Offer Competitive Salary -
Nocturnist - NP starts at $128,524 with additional compensation
based on experience, education, certifications and autonomous
licensure status. - Total compensation value begins at $191,514,
including salary, paid time off, and benefits Outstanding State
Benefits - 13 Paid Holidays - 12 Vacation Days - 8 Sick Days - 4
Family/Personal Days annually Comprehensive Insurance Options: -
Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance - Short &
Long-Term Disability Coverage - Group Life and Optional Life
Insurance - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Student Loan
Repayment Opportunities Minimum Qualifications - Completion of
approved educational program for Nurse Practitioner - Knowledge and
experience as an NP - Active, unrestricted RN and NP licenses in
the Commonwealth of VA - Active Virginia DEA number prior to
approval of clinical privilege professional NP certification,
current BLS certification. Additional Considerations - Bilingual -
Veteran or Veteran Spouse 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.
Are you a Nurse Practitioner passionate about whole-person care and
meaningful patient outcomes? Join our team at Western State
Hospital (WSH), where you’ll provide primary medical care to
individuals in a collaborative, recovery-focused mental health
setting. Your skills and compassion will help shape a healthier
future for those who need it most. Contact Information Name:
Samantha Leep Phone: 540-332-8306 Email:
samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov 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.
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