Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Adult Inpatient, St. Paul, MN
Listed compensation
$125k-$171k
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Job Description
Fairview is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry to join the Fairview medical team at its state-of-the-art, 144-bed behavioral health hospital, which opened in 2025. Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital located in St. Paul, Minnesota has an exciting opportunity to work with a growing team and help shape the delivery of compassionate, high-quality inpatient psychiatric care from the ground up.
Practice Details
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position, with flexibility to consider candidates seeking 0.60 FTE or greater. The role includes coverage on weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays, as well as participation in a call rotation to support 24/7 continuity of care.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage treatment plans for adolescent/adult and/or geriatric inpatients.
- Lead multidisciplinary Capitol Park treatment teams, including therapists, nurses, and social workers.
- Participate in daily clinical rounds and team meetings.
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight for Capitol Park behavioral health staff.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and hospital program development.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a school of nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner training program
- BC/BE through the AANP or ANCC
- Licensed or ability to obtain APRN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota
- Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges
- BLS certified
- Previous experience in acute care, adolescent care and/or geriatric care preferred
PMHNP Certification Required
Prior experience as an advanced practice provider (APP) in an inpatient psychiatric setting is required
About the Facility
Capitol Park Hospital is purpose-built to support patients with acute mental health needs in a safe, calming, and therapeutic environment. The facility features modern units, ample natural light, and a care model designed to support patients through stabilization and recovery. The hospital leadership team is committed to creating a culture of collaboration, respect, and innovation.
Community Information
Capitol Park - JE Dunn Construction
greatermsp.org
education.state.mn.us
exploreminnesota.com
fairview.org
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, CME, tuition reimbursement, retirement, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: fairview.org
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted pay range is for a 1.0 FTE. The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions.
Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Positions with the same min/max are flat rate jobs based on a 1.0 FTE schedule. Compensation plans based on production can allow for higher pay than the range posted.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage treatment plans for adolescent, adult, and geriatric inpatients. They will also lead multidisciplinary treatment teams and provide clinical oversight for behavioral health staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$171k | healthcare median $156k (middle half $139k–$159k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$150k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in Minnesota | 39 active | 1,975 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| healthcare pay trend | +11.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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