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Sutter Health
Roseville, California

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$186.7K–$261.4K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center

Position Overview

Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of psychiatric patients in collaboration with a physician.

Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.

Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.

Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.

Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice.

Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act.

Job Description

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.

Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.

Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $186,700.80 to $261,372.80 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, and implements medical care for psychiatric patients in collaboration with physicians. They are responsible for developing interdisciplinary care plans and maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Requirements

Candidates must possess advanced nursing knowledge, competence in medical terminology, and familiarity with healthcare industry regulations. The role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively while adhering to standardized nursing protocols and privacy standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentDiagnosisInterdisciplinary care planningPatient privacyClinical protocolsProblem solvingTime management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Sutter Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,120 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 52% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$224k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $202k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.9
Better work-life than 60% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,120 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Roseville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,569/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

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