Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Infusion Center
Listed compensation
$135k-$164k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Location Address
- 225 Smith Ave N STE 200 St Paul, MN 55102-2533
- October 29, 2026
Department: 31005600 AHCI Cancer Center Minneapolis ANW
Shift: Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week
40
Union Contract
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation
None
Job Summary
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health.
Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details
The Allina Health Cancer Institute is seeking an Oncology Infusion Advanced Practice Provider to join the practice. This role will provide services in the East region of the Twin Cities within the communities of St. Paul and the surrounding areas.
Full-time position. Monday- Friday business hours.
Team includes Hematologist/Oncologists and Advanced Practice Providers.
The role covers the infusion center. In addition, this role will see oncology/hematology patients virtually for acute add-on visits.
- Conduct virtual hematology visits.
- Assist with benign hematology referral triage.
- Provide inbox coverage for APPs at the associated main site.
- Participate in program development. (survivorship, benign heme, onboarding)
Job Description
Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/nurse team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.
- Principle Responsibilities
- Provides clinical care for patients
- Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
- Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
- Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
- Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
- Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
- Refers for specialty care when determined.
- Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
Participates in Health Care Team
- Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
- Acts as resource to members of the team.
- Works with primary care team for program development.
- Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
- Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant Program.
- 1 year of Advanced Practice Provider experience required.
- Experience in internal medicine, urgent care or acute care.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer hematology/oncology experience.
- Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire ( NP)
Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty required upon hire or Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) - National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants within specialty required upon hire.
- MN NP/PA license required upon hire.
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
Physical Demands
Medium Work*
Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $135,096 to $164,216 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
- Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
- Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits Include
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Key Responsibilities
Provides clinical care for oncology and hematology patients, including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning within an infusion center. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to manage chronic illnesses, conduct virtual visits, and participate in program development.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and at least one year of Advanced Practice Provider experience. Must hold active Minnesota licensure and relevant specialty certifications such as ANCC or NCCPA.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $152k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 55% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $135k–$164k | Oncology median $139k (middle half $134k–$157k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$152k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in Minnesota | 5 active | 287 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% remote · 55% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Minnesota Nurse Practitioner listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment248 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | +5.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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