Nurse Practitioner (NP) - PRN

17 days ago
Denison, IowaPer Diem / PRNHospice & Palliative Care
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends
Practice Authority in Iowa
Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

Hospice & Palliative Care in Iowa pays $238k median — is this one competitive?

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Job Description

About the Role

Join St. Croix Hospice as a Nurse Practitioner – PRN Hospice in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Denison, IA 51442Position Type: PRNAt St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of compassionate care.

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.

Requirements

  • 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 & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No weekends required.

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Key Skills

Nurse practitionerHospice carePalliative carePatient assessmentDiagnostic interpretationCare planningMedication managementSymptom managementInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationElectronic health recordsClinical judgmentCommunicationProblem-solving
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (NP) - PRN at St. Croix Hospice a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Hospice & Palliative Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Hospice & Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Hospice & Palliative Care position at St. Croix Hospice is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Denison, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nurse practitioner, Hospice care, Palliative care, Patient assessment, Diagnostic interpretation, Care planning, Medication management, Symptom management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice & Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive medical care, including assessments and individualized care plans, for terminally ill patients. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage symptoms and educate families on end-of-life care options.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability, 401k with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Hospice & Palliative Care nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About St. Croix Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Oakdale, MN
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short/Long-Term Disability
401k with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

17d ago