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Fairview Health Services
St. Paul, Minnesota

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Adult Inpatient, St. Paul, MN

HealthcareIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationTreatment planningInpatient careMultidisciplinary team managementCrisis stabilizationPatient assessmentPsychiatric nursing

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).

How many healthcare jobs are remote?
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Listed pay$125k–$171khealthcare median $156k (middle half $139k–$159k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$150k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in Minnesota39 active1,975 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
healthcare pay trend+11.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Fairview Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
PTO and Sick and Safe Time
CME