Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior
Company: DHRM
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior State Role Title: RN
III/Nurse Prct II Hiring Range: $102,000-$107,000 Pay Band: 6
Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: CENT VA-LYNCHBURG
CITY-Cen Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ Recruitment
Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of
Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of
Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in
Richmond and 35 local health districts. Consider joining Central
Virginia Health District as we foster healthy and resilient
communities. This is your opportunity to connect with and serve the
public in health services. Central Virginia health district is
looking for an experienced applicant to fill their Certified Nurse
Practitioner Senior position. This position 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.
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide
documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the
following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a
one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
regardless of the interval since the last dose of
tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap
boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's
seasonal influenza vaccination. 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 Minimum KSAs: • 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 • CPR/BLS certification
Additional Considerations n/a 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 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. 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:
www.vdh.virginia.gov . 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: Cortez Jackson Phone: n/a Email:
cortez.jackson@vdh.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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