What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Adult Inpatient position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview is seeking a WEEKEND ONLY 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 is a part time opportunity to provide support for acute inpatient psychiatric services for adults. The nurse practitioner will be required to come onsite to deliver care.
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.
Practice Details:
- Setting: Inpatient
- Schedule: Choose to work Saturdays, Sundays, or a combination of both days
- Shift Options: Flexible shift options (e.g., 8–12 hour shifts depending on needs)
- Minimum commitment: 2–3 shifts per month
- Compensation: $85/hour
- Admission support and crisis intervention
- Psychotropic medication initiation and adjustments
- Cross-coverage of existing inpatients
- Collaboration with onsite nursing leadership
- Structured handoff to attending providers
Structured, team-based coverage model ensuring 24/7 continuity of care
Multidisciplinary treatment teams including nursing, therapy, and social work
Participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds
Onboarding & Support:
- Access to EHR training in WellSky
- Behavioral health team orientation
- Supportive credentialing timeline and structured reporting
- Ongoing collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams.
Qualifications:
- Master of Science Nursing Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- Previous experience in the care of inpatient psychiatric and addict patients as an advanced practice provider
- MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Board Certified ABMS or AOA
- 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:
- https://www.greatermsp.org/
- http://www.education.state.mn.us
- http://www.exploreminnesota.com
- https://www.fairview.org/east-metro/mental-health-hospital
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: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/app
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
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