PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER - 04022026-76539

Job InformationState of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 04/02/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 04/08/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $8,620.00 - $13,754.00 Salary (Annually) $103,440.00 - $165,048.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicesLOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MIDDLE TENNESSEE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, DAVIDSON COUNTYThis is an on-site position.This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.QualificationsEducation and Experience: Licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Registered Nurse with Advanced Practice certification and certificate of fitness, as well as current American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification in a psychiatric/mental health specialty area.OREducation and Experience: Licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Registered Nurse with Advanced Practice certification and certificate of fitness and experience equivalent to at least two years of full-time work as a licensed nurse practitioner providing inpatient or outpatient psychiatric care in private practice or in a community mental health, psychiatric hospital, or similar setting.Necessary Special Qualifications: Licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Tennessee as a Registered Nurse with Advanced Practice certification and certificate of fitness, as well as current American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification in specialty area. If assigned responsibility of conducting forensic evaluations, completion of Forensic Certification Training is also required. Licensure as a Registered Nurse with Advanced Practice Nurse certificate in the State of Tennessee and national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area are required within 60 days after employment. Completion of Forensic Certification Training is required within 60 days of assignment.OverviewThe Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides advanced psychiatric care in a state psychiatric hospital, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental health and substance use disorders. Prescribes medications, psychotherapy, and treatment plans while monitoring patient progress and ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory standards. Unlike a Nurse Practitioner, this role primarily focuses on psychiatric conditions and treatment, including prescribing psychotropic medications and overseeing complex mental health care plans.ResponsibilitiesConducts evaluations, interprets diagnostic tests, and determines treatment plans.Prescribes psychotropic medications and therapeutic interventions.Tracks patient progress, adjusts treatments, and responds to emergencies.Works with physicians, nurses, and treatment teams to coordinate patient care.Maintains accurate records and ensures adherence to hospital policies.Advises patients, families, and staff on psychiatric conditions and care plans.Develops treatment strategies based on scientific research and best practices.Provides guidance to staff and students while staying updated on psychiatric advancements.Competencies (KSA's)Competencies: Manages ComplexityDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityPlans and AlignsCommunicates EffectivelyKnowledges: Psychopharmacology & Medication MgmtMental Health & Substance Use Disorder TreatmentRegulatory Compliance & AccreditationCrisis Intervention & Emergency ResponseInterdisciplinary Coord & Stakeholder EngagementSkills: Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingMonitoringCoordinationAbilities: Problem SensitivityInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionTools & EquipmentMedical Devices and instrumentsComputerPrinter/Scanner/Copier/Fax/TelephoneTN Driver StandardsState of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:A valid driver's licenseFor the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.