What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at MedStaff Nationwide?
A not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and integrated healthcare system in west-central Minnesota is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join its Behavioral Medicine Department.
This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, integrated care environment where behavioral health providers work in the same facility as physicians and other medical professionals. The position offers scheduling flexibility, including the potential for a four-day work week. Compensation is not tied to client contact hours, allowing providers to focus on delivering thoughtful, high-quality care without productivity-based pressure.
Position Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will:
- Complete comprehensive psychiatric assessments
- Provide ongoing psychiatric medication management
- Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans
- Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment as needed
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Minnesota
- Prescriptive authority or eligibility to obtain it
- Strong psychiatric assessment and medication management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Compensation
- Base salary of $130k-$165k per year
- Compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Potential student loan repayment assistance for qualified candidates
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Earned Sick and Safe Time
- Additional voluntary employee-paid benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Pension plan
- Potential four-day work week
Community
The position is located in a welcoming west-central Minnesota community near a university campus, offering access to cultural, educational, recreational, and community activities. The organization provides a close-knit working environment where employees are valued and deeply connected to the patients and communities they serve.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- PMHNP (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $130,000 - $165,000