Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-1

Job Overview Facility: Remote MN Location: Remote, MN Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Part time Weekly Hours: 24.00 This fully remote position provides real-time behavioral health (BH) assessment support for Sanford’s Critical Access Hospitals and two major medical center emergency departments, covering 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition to emergency department assessments, the role includes virtual rounding on BH inpatient units and consultations for behavioral health assessment needs on medical floors as identified. This position offers schedule flexibility, rotating every other weekend with another Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and may include opportunities to assist with weekday open shifts. You will work in collaboration with a virtual Psychiatrist during these hours to ensure comprehensive behavioral health coverage. Job Summary The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides advanced nursing mental health care to patients of all ages with psychiatric disorders. The NP performs psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and manages treatment plans including medication management and psychotherapy, in collaboration with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams. Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including mental status exams and psychosocial assessments. Diagnose and treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects. Provide individual, group, or family psychotherapy as appropriate. Develop and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and families. Coordinate care with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and community resources. Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, medications, and coping strategies. Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and timely. Participate in crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care as needed. Engage in quality improvement, continuing education, and professional development. Qualifications Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance License (if required by State). National board certification as a Psych Mental Health (PMHNP-BC) or (PMHNP-C). Additional certifications (Family FNP-BC or FNP–C) require approval from a market executive leader. Experience in psychiatric or mental health settings preferred. Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full- and part-time employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package. A nationally competitive compensation plan is provided with an advanced practice provider benefits package including CME allowance and malpractice insurance. Annual compensation range (based on 1.0 FTE): $92,820 - $157,212. For more information about Total Rewards, visit Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr