Allina Health

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP or PA) Palliative Care

Allina Health$132K — $152K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Minnesota or equivalent Physician Assistant licensure required.
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner or equivalent Physician Assistant specialty certification required.
  • ACLS-BLS Tier 2 certification required within 180 days.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration registration required upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive clinical care for patients in a palliative care setting.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments and determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Order and interpret medical diagnostics alongside attending physicians.
  • Prescribe medications and therapies, educating patients on chronic illness management.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance patient care.
  • Act as a resource for team members and promote effective communication within the care team.
  • Consult with outside agencies and refer patients to specialty care where appropriate.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Paid time off and time away benefits
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Voluntary benefits like vision and legal assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing medical education support
  • Student loan support benefits for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Full Job Description

Location Address:

Date Posted:

September 16, 2026

Department:

78001329 Palliative Care Program

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Key Position Details:

  • 1.0 FTE inpatient PA or NP with 8 hour day shifts, M-F
  • This position's primary location will be Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
  • Privileges will be obtained for all metro hospital sites to allow the incumbent the ability to float to different inpatient sites if needed.
  • Potential for occasional call or weekend work
  • Current call rotation: none

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 inpatient 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 APP 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.


Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program


Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in palliative care, internal medicine, family practice, hospital medicine, or oncology


Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing or equivalent Physician Assistant licensure required upon hire
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification or equivalent Physician Assistant licensure within specialty 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).

  

Benefit Summary


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.

About Allina Health

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health care system headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Allina Health provides care throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin through its 12 hospitals, 50+ clinics, and specialty care centers.
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