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VHC Health
Alexandria, Virginia

Nurse Practitioner - OB/GYN

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$123K - $234K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Position Title

Nurse Practitioner - OB/GYN

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.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors.

These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.

No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans.

The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with physicians to provide OB/GYN care while supporting medical activities and quality control standards. They are responsible for documentation, risk management, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Virginia. At least two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationMaternity care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - OB/GYN at VHC Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ob/gyn (NP) — ranked against 125 active Ob/gyn (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

OB/GYN — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 47 active OB/GYN listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 57% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

OB/GYN NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in ob/gyn (np)ranked against 125 Ob/gyn (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$123k–$234kOB/GYN NP median $140k (middle half $128k–$145k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$177k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
OB/GYN NP listings in Virginia5 active126 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 57% no call · 77% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 15% offer loan repayment457 active listings, Nov 2026
OB/GYN NP hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 44 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 37 postings, 76 closed
New OB/GYN NP listings36 in the last 30 days44 the 30 days before (−18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
OB/GYN NP pay trend+8.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (125 Ob/gyn (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Ob/gyn (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 125 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About VHC Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Wellness benefits
Retirement benefits

Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$700k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,275/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.