Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Murfreesboro Adult Behavioral Health Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Murfreesboro, TN

19h • 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 NP is expected to demonstrate advanced medical and nursing knowledge, clinical competence, sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, and timely, compliant documentation. The role also includes responsibility for professional development and competency validation.

This is a full-time position with primary duties Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There may be on-call duty in rotation with other staff. The position is hybrid, approximately 50% on-site in Murfreesboro and 50% remote, with work-from-home eligibility. The NP provides compassionate, high-quality care and contributes to Vanderbilt Health’s mission in patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Twelve 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.
• Demonstrated advanced medical and nursing knowledge, clinical competence, sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, and timely, compliant documentation.

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.
• Manage medications for adults with psychiatric conditions.
• Collaborate with a psychiatrist in providing outpatient psychiatric care.
• Maintain timely and compliant documentation.
• Maintain professional development and complete competency validation.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, 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.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Additional benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

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