Nurse Practitioner

Position Title

Nurse Practitioner

Job Description Summary

Nurse Practitioner – OB/GYN, VHC Health Physicians – Arlington, Virginia | Full-Time

VHC Health Physicians is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our Women's Health team. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of a growing OB/GYN practice within a nationally recognized health system committed to delivering exceptional care for women throughout every stage of life.

The Nurse Practitioner will work closely with OB/GYN physicians, Certified Nurse Midwives, Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive women's healthcare services in the outpatient setting. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships while delivering evidence-based care focused on prevention, wellness, reproductive health, gynecologic care, and patient education.

The ideal candidate is passionate about women's health, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women and families.

Why VHC Health

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Highlights include

• Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report
• Multiple “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
• CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating
• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
• Comprehensive Women's and Children's Services supported by advanced technology and multidisciplinary specialists
• Independent health system with a strong physician-led culture
• Collaborative environment focused on quality, innovation, and exceptional patient care
• State-of-the-art facilities and robust clinical support services
• Located in Arlington, Virginia, offering immediate access to Washington, DC and consistently ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States
• Advanced Practice Providers are highly valued members of the care team and practice at the top of their license in a supportive team-based environment

Position Overview

The OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive women's healthcare services in collaboration with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary care teams. This role focuses on preventive care, gynecologic health, obstetrical support, patient education, care coordination, and the ongoing

management of women's health conditions across the lifespan. The Nurse Practitioner will play a key role in improving access to care, supporting continuity of care, and enhancing the overall patient experience.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations
• Provide preventive women's healthcare services, including annual well-woman examinations and health screenings
• Evaluate and manage common gynecologic conditions and women's health concerns
• Provide contraceptive counseling and reproductive health education
• Support prenatal and postpartum care in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic studies
• Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with established protocols and collaborative practice agreements
• Perform office-based procedures within approved privileges and scope of practice
• Educate patients regarding treatment options, medications, preventive health measures, and lifestyle modifications
• Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary services
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required
• Current Virginia Nurse Practitioner licensure required
• Current Virginia Registered Nurse licensure required
• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner certification required
• BLS certification required
• Previous OB/GYN, Women's Health, Family Medicine, Primary Care, or related clinical experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Commitment to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care

Position Highlights

• Full-time employed position
• Established and growing Women's Health practice
• Collaborative environment with OB/GYN physicians, Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, and Certified Nurse Midwives
• Opportunity to provide comprehensive women's healthcare across the lifespan
• Strong physician mentorship and support
• Modern facilities and advanced clinical technology
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Located in Arlington, Virginia, within the Washington, DC metropolitan area

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance for full-time and permanent part-time positions
• Retirement plan options
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Job Description

Purpose & Scope

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) employed by VHC Health Physicians (“Physician Group”) is required to complete a NP Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s). This NP Agreement will describe the NP’s role and function, NP/Physician Relationship, Functions of the NP, Privileges/Procedures, Prescriptive Authority, Documentation Responsibilities and Evaluation process.Overall, the NP will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.

Education

Master's in Nursing Required

Experience

Two Years Nurse Practitioner Preferred

Certification/Licensure

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required

Awards/Recognition

• Received a ‘High Performing' designation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States. This survey was based on factors most important to parents when choosing the hospital to deliver their baby.
• Received a top ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for 2023-2024. The report ranked hospitals in 15 adult specialties as well as national and regional rankings. VHC Health is proud to be ranked second in Northern Virginia, 4th in the Washington, DC metro region, and 5th in the Commonwealth of Virginia, out of 121 hospitals ranked
• Received an “A” grade in the spring of 2024 in the Leapfrog Group’s ranking for hospitals. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade gives 3,000 “general acute-care hospitals” a grade based on certain measures surrounding patient safety.
• VHC Health ranked as one of the top hospitals in the region , according to the prestigious annual rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. VHC Health tied for fourth place alongside George Washington University Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine-Sibley Memorial Hospital.
• VHC Health’s Outpatient Pavilion Parking Garage has been awarded the prestigious International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) 2024 Apex Award for Stand-Alone Facility Design .
• VHC Health ranks as Best-in-State for 2024 in Virginia by Newsweek . The first ranking of its kind, this survey ranked the leading hospitals in the United States based on four data sources. VHC Health ranked as #5 in Virginia and was in the top three in the Washington, DC, metro region.
• VHC Health received 5 stars (the highest) in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service’s Quality rating . We were one of only 381 hospitals nationwide to achieve the prestigious five-star rating.
• The Commonwealth of Virginia renewed VHC Health’s 2021 accreditation as a Level II Trauma Center . This underscores the hospital’s commitment to excellence as a community provider of comprehensive medical services and to acutely injured patients.
• VHC Health’s cancer program received Accreditation with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Accreditation. This recognition demonstrates VHC Health’s dedication to providing our community with the highest quality cancer care.

OUR COMMUNITY

• Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.
• Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.
• Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.
• Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States
• Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.
• Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.
• Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.
• Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.
• Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts
• Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.