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Allina Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Palliative Care

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$132k-$153k

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Job Description

Location Address

  • 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
  • October 21, 2026

Department: 78001329 Palliative Care Program

Shift: Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week

40

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

Occasional

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health.

Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

We would consider candidates with Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant training for this position.

Job Description

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/nurse team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Provides clinical care for patients
  • Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
  • Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
  • Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
  • Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
  • Refers for specialty care when determined.
  • Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.

Participates in Health Care Team

  • Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
  • Acts as resource to members of the team.
  • Works with primary care team for program development.
  • Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
  • Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Preferred Qualifications

New Graduates may be considered. Minimum 2 years experience in palliative care, internal medicine, family practice, hospital medicine, or oncology

Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty required upon hire
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
  • ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days

Drug Enforcement Administration Required Upon Hire

Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment for those working in Complex Care for Seniors, Community Palliative Care and Hospice

Physical Demands

Medium Work*

Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $132,226 to $152,568 per year

The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

  • Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
  • Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits Include

  • Medical/Dental
  • PTO/Time Away
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term/Long-term Disability
  • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
  • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
  • Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive clinical care in palliative care settings, including patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, diagnostic interpretation, education, and referrals. Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, supports care coordination and program development, and serves as a resource and liaison for staff and outside agencies.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program at the master's level, Minnesota RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure, and ANCC certification in the specialty. At least two years of relevant experience is preferred, though new graduates may be considered; ACLS-BLS Tier 2, DEA registration, and a valid driver's license are also required within the stated timelines.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningMedication PrescribingChronic Illness ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationCase ManagementConsultationClinical CommunicationReferral Management

Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$142k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Allina Health ranks #7 of 13 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

What does the Palliative Care market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in palliative care (np)ranked against 258 Palliative Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$132k–$153kPalliative Care median $139k (middle half $134k–$157k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$144k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Palliative Care listings in Minnesota5 active271 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 48% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Palliative Care pay trend−4.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Allina Health#7 of 13 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (258 Palliative Care (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Palliative Care at Allina Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Palliative Care (NP) — ranked against 258 active Palliative Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Salary Distribution

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8
<$155k
15
$155k-175k
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$175k-195k
2
$200k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
26% this job
PSLF eligible
17% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Palliative Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 258 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Allina Health

Medical Practices
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education
Student Loan Support Benefits (PSLF)

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$362k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,747/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.