Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$130K - $140K
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Minnetonka, MN 55305Position Type: Full TimeAt St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of compassionate care. Like the river that inspired our name and takes great skill to navigate, St. Croix Hospice guides patients and their families through the end-of-life journey.
We are committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for our patients, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect.
If you are ready to be part of our deeply compassionate family of caregivers guiding extraordinary life experiences, then we invite you to join our team, where your work truly matters.
The Nurse Practitioner supports patients and families during the final stages of illness, offering thoughtful medical care and a steady, compassionate presence. They help families understand what to expect and guide them in making informed choices that align with the patient’s goals and wishes.
By managing medications, treatments, and recertifications, Nurse Practitioners provide continuity and stability, allowing families to focus on comfort, dignity, and meaningful time together.
If you're a compassionate Nurse Practitioner who values meaningful patient connections and autonomy in your practice, we’d love to meet you.
Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner Requirements & Key Responsibilities: Hold a current Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state(s) of practice. Degree from an accredited NP program required. Minimum two years of RN experience; preferred hospice or palliative care experience.
Provide comprehensive medical care for terminally ill patients, including assessments, diagnostic interpretation, and individualized care plans. Prescribe medications/treatments, complete hospice recertification face-to-face assessments, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and physicians to manage symptoms and maintain continuity of care. Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers on end-of-life care, including medical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Maintain accurate documentation, adhere to HIPAA standards, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills; proficient in electronic health records.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and ability to pass background and drug screening required.
Benefits & Schedule
Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm M-F Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Company-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance 401(k) with up to 4% company match Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Paid time off and paid holidays The starting salary range for this role is $130,000-$140,000 annual base salary.
An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets.
The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our medical/dental/vision/pet insurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive medical care for terminally ill patients, including assessments, diagnostic interpretation, and the development of individualized care plans. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage symptoms and educate families on end-of-life care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license and have a degree from an accredited program. A minimum of two years of RN experience is required, with a preference for those with hospice or palliative care backgrounds.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner at St. Croix Hospice a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Hospice And Palliative Medicine (NP) — ranked against 153 active Hospice And Palliative Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
In Minnesota, the Nurse Practitioner weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$143k (60 salary observations; 104 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (1,960 salary observations; 6,195 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 66% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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