Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

St Paul, MN 55103

Specialty Behavioral Health
Profession Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities/Job Description:

PSLF Eligible | Brand-New 144-Bed Behavioral Health Hospital

Fairview is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Adult Psychiatry Inpatient to join our growing inpatient team at the newly opened Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

This state-of-the-art, 144-bed behavioral health hospital was purpose-built to support patients with acute mental health needs in a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment. As our program continues to expand, advanced practice providers have the opportunity to help shape scheduling, workflow, and clinical program development in collaboration with engaged hospital leadership.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Base salary

  • Sign-on bonus

  • Relocation assistance

  • Annual CME allowance

  • Comprehensive health, dental, retirement, and malpractice coverage

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer


Practice Highlights

  • Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

  • Structured, team-based coverage model ensuring 24/7 continuity of care

  • Shared call rotation supported by hospitalists and moonlighters

  • Dedicated support to promote sustainable workloads

  • Multidisciplinary treatment teams including nursing, therapy, and social work

  • Participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds

  • Opportunity to contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program growth

  • Strong administrative and clinical leadership committed to provider well-being

Scheduling continues to evolve as the team grows, with a focus on flexibility and maintaining manageable inpatient volumes.

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
  • Experience 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:

Qualifications:

$140,055 - $180k Annual *Based on 1.0 FTE