Nurse Practitioner Moonlighting Psychiatric Adult Inpatient - St. Paul, MN

Fairview Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry to moonlight with the Fairview medical team at its 144-bed behavioral health hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

This on-site role requires weekday-only coverage with a minimum 2–3 shifts per month and compensation of $85/hour. You will handle admission support, crisis intervention, and psychotropic medication initiation/adjustments for adults in acute inpatient care, collaborate with onsite nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing school and accredited NP program.
• PMHNP certification required and board-certified status.
• Minnesota APRN license or ability to obtain.
• DEA certification for Minnesota required/maintainable.
• BC/BE through AANP or ANCC.

Responsibilities

• Admission support and crisis intervention for adults.
• Psychotropic medication initiation and adjustments.
• Cross-coverage of inpatients as needed.
• Collaboration with onsite nursing leadership.
• Structured handoffs to attending providers.

Skills

Inpatient psychiatry experience

BLS certification

Education

PMHNP certification

MSN/NP degree

Minnesota APRN license

DEA certification

BC/BE (AANP/ANCC)

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry to moonlight withthe 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. This is a moonlighting opportunity to provide support for acute inpatient psychiatric services for adults. This role will be required to come onsite to deliver care.

Practice Details:

• Setting: Inpatient
• Schedule: Flexible, weekday-only coverage
• 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

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:

• 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.

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, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/app

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement
• early access to earned wages
• and more!

Compensation Disclaimer

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 40 hours/week. 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

$85/hour