Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Remote)

Fast Pace Health•Franklin, TN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fast Pace Health is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide care to clients across the lifespan. The role includes diagnostic evaluations and medication management delivered virtually through a telehealth platform and in person in a clinic. The nurse practitioner makes independent decisions about diagnosing and treating mental illness while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The NP is expected to demonstrate advanced medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competence, sound judgment, professional communication, timely and compliant documentation, and commitment to professional development and competency validation. The position supports Fast Pace Health’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality care in rural communities and deliver a positive patient experience. The schedule is flexible and does not include weekends.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
At least two years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in a mental health setting.
Valid State Compact RN licensure.
Valid Nurse Practitioner license in Tennessee.
Ability to perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions of the position.
Willingness to comply with company standards, required compliance training, and confidentiality expectations.

Nice To Haves

Additional state licensure in one of the following Fast Pace states: Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Indiana, Arkansas, or North Carolina.
Valid DEA license.
ANCC Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certification.
Willingness to seek additional state licenses.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Provide convenient and friendly patient care to people seeking health-related services.
Assess patients’ mental and physical status based on presenting symptoms and complaints.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including providers, nurses, front desk staff, x-ray staff, and other support staff.
Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
Provide supportive therapy to individuals or family members with chronic mental health conditions.
Document patients’ medical and psychological histories, mental status examinations, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
Educate patients and family members about mental health, medications, and treatment plans.
Monitor patients’ medication use and results.
Administer and monitor prescribed psychotropic medications as allowed by laws and regulations.
Complete mandatory compliance training and learn applicable company compliance requirements.
Maintain friendly and cordial relationships with employees and clients, and support a positive work atmosphere through appropriate conduct and communication.
Perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions of the position as specified in the physical demands.
Comply with company operating standards and adhere to company core values.
Promote and maintain confidentiality concerning employees, employers, and the business.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.