Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest‑growing not‑for‑profit health systems in the United States, offering many development and advancement opportunities to nearly 50,000 dedicated members across our broad footprint.

Facility: Remote, MN

Location: Remote, MN

Shift: 12 Hours – Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly

Hours:

24.00

Department Details: 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.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• APRNs licensed prior to August 1, 1995, require a master’s degree in nursing.
• Experience in psychiatric or mental health settings preferred.
• 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 PMHNP‑BC or PMHNP‑C; additional certifications (FNP‑BC or FNP‑C) require executive approval.
• Obtains and maintains required competencies and certifications as outlined on the privilege form.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits and generous time‑off package.
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
• CME allowance.
• Allowed time away and relocation allowance.

Compensation Package: Nationally competitive compensation plan with an advanced practice provider benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, tail coverage, and relocation allowance. Annual compensation range (based on 1.0 FTE): $92,820 – $157,212.

Req Number: R-0242639

Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider

Specialty: Psychiatry

Visas Accepted: N/A

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