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St. Croix Hospice
Denison, Iowa

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - PRN

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsPer Diem Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Denison, IA 51442Position Type: PRNAt 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 plays a key role in supporting patients and their families during advanced illness by providing skilled medical care and calm, compassionate guidance. They help families understand care options and what to expect, supporting decisions that reflect the patient’s values and goals.

Through oversight of medications, treatments, and recertifications, the Nurse Practitioner helps ensure continuity of care, 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

Key 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.

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 preference given to those with hospice or palliative care experience.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospice carePatient assessmentCare planningMedication managementSymptom managementInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (NP) - PRN at St. Croix Hospice a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,075 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Hospice & Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,075 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Denison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$180k
Median resident rent
$731/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About St. Croix Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Oakdale, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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