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St. Croix Hospice
Minnetonka, Minnesota

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$130K - $140K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 2mo ago

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

Hospice carePatient assessmentMedication managementCare planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationHIPAA compliance

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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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 17 employers

15
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$145k-165k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Hospice And Palliative Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 153 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Minnetonka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$465k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,825/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 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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About St. Croix Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) with up to 4% match
Tuition reimbursement