NP Psychiatry
Compensation
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Milwaukee, WI
- Facility Name: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
- Schedule: Full time
- Start Bonus: $5,000
- Relocation Allowance: $10,000
- Productivity incentives: per wRVU
- CME allowance: $2,000
- Malpractice coverage with tail
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Outpatient Practice: See 15â18 patients daily in a supportive, patient-centered outpatient environment.
Balanced Schedule: Enjoy a predictable Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no weekend hours or call obligations.
Comprehensive Patient Care: Conduct detailed health evaluations, obtain patient histories, perform physical exams, and coordinate preventative health assessments, screenings, and immunizations.
Diagnostics & Treatment Management: Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests while delivering tailored treatment plans and referring patients to specialists or community resources when appropriate.
Patient & Family Education: Partner closely with patients, families, and caregivers to counsel them on care plans, health maintenance, and available community support.
Clinical Documentation: Maintain clear, accurate documentation of clinical care and nursing processes aligned with specialty standards and health network policies.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s)
One or more of the following:
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Minnesota Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
One or More of the Following
Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Minnesota Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Preferred Credential(s)
BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
- Master's degree of Nursing required.
- Work Experience
- None required.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will conduct detailed health evaluations, perform physical exams, and manage diagnostic tests for 15-18 patients daily in an outpatient setting. They will also partner with patients and families to develop tailored treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and possess a valid Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner credential from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing. No prior work experience is required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NP Psychiatry at Ascension a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,187 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 68% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np) | ranked against 2,187 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $323k (middle half $275k–$365k)269 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Wisconsin | 25 active | 2,205 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 68% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Wisconsin Nurse Practitioner listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment209 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,298 in the last 30 days | 1,042 the 30 days before (+25%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +5.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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