Nurse Practitioner (Autonomous)
Job details
- Pay
- $110,000 – $125,000 a year
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 16, 2026
About this role
Nurse Practitioner (Autonomous)
Western Tidewater Free Clinic · Suffolk, Virginia
At a Glance
- Salary: $110,000–$125,000
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday; predictable hours, no scheduled on-call
- Patients: Uninsured and underserved adults
- Benefits: Health and dental insurance, PTO, retirement, malpractice coverage, and some reimbursement for CME, dues and license expenses
Make a Difference. Practice with Purpose.
Western Tidewater Free Clinic (WTFC) is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner with Virginia autonomous practice authority to join our growing clinical team, caring for uninsured and underserved adults in our community.
Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care services to adult patients, including preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness evaluation, patient education, and coordination of care.
You will practice independently, without a physician practice agreement, as part of an interdisciplinary team. Medical Director support is available as needed.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing
- Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans
- Collaborate with medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy staff and volunteers
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record
- Participate in quality improvement and patient-centered care activities
Qualifications
Required
- Current unrestricted RN license (Virginia or multistate compact privilege)
- Active, unrestricted Virginia Nurse Practitioner license with autonomous practice designation (or ability to obtain before start date)
- Minimum 5 years of primary care or family practice experience as an NP
- DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
- Current BLS certification
- Commitment to serving vulnerable populations
Preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (strongly preferred)
- Behavioral health experience
- Experience in community health, federally qualified health centers, or free clinics
- Experience with Epic electronic health records
Why Western Tidewater Free Clinic?
Practice medicine with purpose, with time for your patients and medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy colleagues under one roof. Our mission is simple: high-quality care for the people in our community who need it most.
How to Apply
Email your CV and cover letter to April Adkison, Director of Operations and Human Resources, at [email protected].
WTFC is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person