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Children's Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Primary Care

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood.

An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.

As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U. S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Children’s Minnesota, Minneapolis Primary Care Clinic has an opening for a 0.8 FTE Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team.

The Minneapolis clinic is a hospital-based pediatric primary care clinic offering outpatient services to a population of patients (infants through adolescents) from urban and suburban areas of the surrounding metro areas. Families receiving care in the clinic speak a variety of primary languages.

The clinic provides a range of services, from well-child care to walk-in care, as well as educational and outreach programs. Providers care for children with complex medical and psychosocial issues, manage acute and chronic childhood illnesses, and provide parental guidance for childhood development and nutrition.

We offer wrap-around services in our clinic, including Integrated Behavioral Health providers, interpreter services, a clinical pharmacist on-site, access to Adolescent Health and Gender health providers, along with resource navigators through a program called Community Connect.

In the clinic, we see approximately 20,000 visits annually staffed by 9 physicians and 5 nurse practitioners.

Advanced practice providers provide a range of services, from well-child care, sports physicals, management of acute and chronic illnesses, and addressing nutritional, developmental, and behavioral concerns.

Providers should have a particular interest in providing trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, and culturally competent care.

Due to the diverse needs of the populations we serve, proficient in Somali or Spanish is preferred.

Applicants must hold a lactation consultation certification from IBCLE or commit to obtaining certification within two years of starting their role.

Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm (hours worked per week and schedule will depend on the applicant’s specific schedule preferences that fit within the clinic needs)

APPs do not cover call

Education/ License / Certification / Experience

APRN Requirements

Current MN RN/APRN License. Nationally Board Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with either the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice preferred.

Physician Assistant Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Physician Assistant Certification by the NCCPA Certification Board and MN Medical Board license required.

Current BLS certification

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U. S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care services to infants through adolescents, including well-child visits and management of acute and chronic illnesses. Deliver trauma-informed and culturally competent care while collaborating with integrated behavioral health and resource navigators.

Requirements

Must be a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a valid Minnesota license and BLS certification. Candidates must hold or commit to obtaining an IBCLE lactation consultation certification within two years.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Trauma-Informed CareWeight-Inclusive CareAcute Illness ManagementChronic Illness ManagementSomali ProficiencySpanish ProficiencyPatient EducationBehavioral Health Integration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Primary Care at Children's Minnesota a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (NP) — ranked against 229 active Pediatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 66% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Pediatrics (NP)

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 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.

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

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About Children's Minnesota

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement benefits