Job Description

**Careers With Purpose** **Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.** **Facility:** Remote MN **Location:** Remote, MN **Address:** **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. **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. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred. 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 Psych Mental Health. (PMHNP-BC) or (PMHNP-C), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP-C) Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists. **Benefits** Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. **Req Number:** R-0242639 **Job Function:** Advanced Practice Provider **Featured:** No **Specialty:** Psychiatry **Visas Accepted:** N/A

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work from home, Shift work, Day shift, Weekday work,

Similar Jobs