Hospital Positions (12)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Moundview Hospital, Friendship
United States
Family Medicine, Family Nurse Practitioner for Admissions | Arbour Hospital | Jamaica Plain, Mass
Boston, Georgia
Psychiatry, MO | PRN PMHNP | New behavioral health hospital in Kansas City suburb
Independence, Iowa
Psychiatry, Hospital Based Clinic Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid/Rem
Cambridge, Illinois
MO | PRN PMHNP | New behavioral health hospital in Kansas City suburb
Independence, Missouri
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist - Mercy Hospital Jefferson
US
MO | PRN PMHNP | New behavioral health hospital in Kansas City suburb
Sugar Creek, Missouri
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Adult Partial Hospitalization Program | HRI Hospital in Boston
Brookline, Massachusetts
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Inpatient Services | Fuller Hospital in Coastal Massachusetts
South Attleboro, Massachusetts
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for Child & Adolescent Inpatient Services | Arbour Hospital | Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Why Choose Hospital
Acute Psychiatric Care
Acute Psychiatric Unit
Manage psychiatric emergencies, inpatient stabilization, and ER psychiatric consultations in fast-paced hospital environments.
Team-Based Care
Collaborate with psychiatrists, ER physicians, and social workers.
Acute Care
Manage psychiatric emergencies and inpatient stabilization.
Top Pay
Premium salaries with shift differentials for nights and weekends.
Team Support
Collaborate with psychiatrists, RNs, and social workers.
Loan Forgiveness
Many hospital systems qualify for PSLF loan repayment.
Hospital Salary
Average hospital PMHNP salary:
$132k
Before You Apply
What You Need
PMHNP-BC
Active certification through ANCC.
State License
APRN licensure and prescriptive authority.
DEA + BLS/ACLS
DEA registration and basic/advanced life support.
Inpatient Experience
Acute psychiatric care experience preferred; residencies available.
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FAQ
Hospital PMHNP Questions
What does a hospital-based PMHNP do?
Hospital PMHNPs manage acute psychiatric emergencies, perform psychiatric evaluations in the ER, stabilize inpatients on psychiatric holds, and coordinate discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams.
What salary do hospital PMHNPs earn?
Hospital PMHNPs earn $140K-$200K annually with shift differentials for nights/weekends, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Academic medical centers and urban hospitals often pay at the higher end.
What schedule do hospital PMHNPs work?
Most hospital roles use 7-on/7-off, 3x12-hour shifts, or rotating day/night schedules. Some partial hospitalization programs (PHP) offer traditional Monday-Friday hours.
What qualifications are required?
Active PMHNP-BC, state APRN licensure, DEA registration, BLS/ACLS certification, and typically 1+ years inpatient psychiatric experience. New grads may find opportunities in residency-style hospital programs.
Do hospital systems offer loan forgiveness?
Yes — many hospital systems qualify as 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). After 120 qualifying payments, remaining federal student loan balance is forgiven.