Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Remote)

Fast Pace Health•Franklin, TN

13h•Remote

About The Position

Fast Pace Health is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide care to clients across the lifespan through virtual telehealth and in-clinic settings. The role includes diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and independent decision-making in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. The NP collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and is expected to demonstrate advanced medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competence, sound judgment, professional communication, timely and compliant documentation, and a commitment to professional development and competency validation. Fast Pace Health aims to improve healthcare delivery in rural communities by integrating patient care, education, accessibility, and community service. The organization emphasizes teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality care, and a friendly, encouraging environment. The schedule is flexible and does not include weekends. The company offers support and mentoring, opportunities to develop clinical competencies and pursue a career path, competitive compensation, benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities to participate in community events and outreach programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
At least two years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in a mental health setting.
Valid State Nurse Practitioner License in two or more Fast Pace states: Tennessee, 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 exemplary customer service to patients, visitors, and co-workers.
Provide convenient, 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 permitted by laws and regulations.
Complete mandatory compliance training and learn applicable company compliance requirements.
Maintain cordial, friendly, and credible working relationships with employees and clients, contributing to a positive work atmosphere.
Perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position.
Comply with company operating standards and adhere to company core values.
Promote and maintain a respectful culture of employee, employer, and business confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.