Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Murfreesboro Adult Behavioral Health Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Murfreesboro, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The psychiatric outpatient Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a psychiatrist to provide diagnostic assessment and medication management for adults with a variety of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. The role calls for advanced medical and nursing knowledge, clinical competence, sound clinical judgment, professional communication, timely and compliant documentation, and responsibility for professional development and competency validation.

This is a full-time position based at the Murfreesboro Adult Behavioral Health Clinic. Primary duties are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with possible rotating on-call duty. The position is hybrid, approximately 50% on-site in Murfreesboro and 50% remote, with work from home eligibility.

The role is part of Vanderbilt Health, an academic health system focused on patient care, education, and research. Its nursing philosophy emphasizes skilled, specialized care that supports the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• At least 12 months of relevant experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Current Tennessee RN license.
• Tennessee APN certificate with certificate of fitness to prescribe.
• Must be eligible for a DEA license.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments for adults with psychiatric conditions.
• Provide medication management in collaboration with a psychiatrist.
• Maintain timely and compliant documentation.
• Maintain professional development and complete competency validation.
• Participate in on-call duty in rotation with other staff, if assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Possible inpatient nursing supplemental pay program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level