Nurse Practitioner Jobs

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a critical role in the advanced practitioner industry, holding the responsibility for providing specialized health care services in a wide range of fields. NPs are registered nurses with additional education and training, typically at the master's or doctorate level. They often have the ability to diagnose and treat medical conditions, prescribe medication, and carry out procedures within their specialized area of practice, which can vary from primary care to pediatrics, psychiatry, or gerontology. They also provide health education, counseling, and preventive services to their patients, working independently or as part of a healthcare team.

Before becoming a Nurse Practitioner, one may have roles such as a Registered Nurse (RN), Critical Care Nurse, or Pediatric Nurse. An NP should have strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent problem-solving abilities. Critical certifications include the Registered Nurse (RN) license, and specialized NP certification within their chosen area of practice, such as the Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC) or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PNP-BC) certifications. It's also important for NPs to maintain ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay updated with advancements in healthcare.

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AMN Healthcare

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

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AMN Healthcare

Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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Guthrie Clinic

Hospitalist (Fully Remote) - Transition Care Management - Nurse Practitioner (Sayre, PA)

inpatient setting Must be a resident of NYS or PA Unwavering commitment to our mission of improving health through clinical excellence and compassion; every patient, every time Graduate of accredited Nurse...

Florida Health Care Plan, Inc

APRN / PA Float / Urgent Care / Primary Care

There will be a mix of primary care and urgent care....

Spectrum Healthcare Resources

Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice ( FNP )

Practitioners (AANP) Any State License A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice or Primary Care About Mountain Home, Idaho: Mountain Home maintains a friendly rural...

Pediatricz Now Primary Care

Nurse Practitioner

Join our team at Pediatricz Now Primary Care in Houston, TX 77056 as a Nurse Practitioner....

AMN Healthcare

Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Requirements Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Regular 10;On Call Pay Rate: $106.70 - $115.50 This facility is seeking a Neurosurgery Nurse...

Summit Health

Pain Medicine APN / PA

Our team works closely with primary care and other medical and surgical specialties to provide excellent quality care to members of our community....

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Cardiology - Night Shift (159580)

  • Stony Brook, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Stony Brook, NY
  • 15 hours ago

NYS license as an adult, family, and/or acute care nurse practitioner. AANP/ANCC certification. Physician Assistant : Current NYS Physician Assistant license....

AMN Healthcare

Neonatology Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Requirements Neonatology Nurse Practitioner (NP) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12;24 Pay Rate: $97.00 - $105.00 This facility is seeking a Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for locum tenens support...

LocumTenens

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Richmond, Virginia

A facility is seeking critical care locum tenens coverage. The facility is located in Richmond, VA. The role involves 12-hour day or night shifts with an average patient volume of 1012 per day,...

Harbor Health Services, Inc

Family Nurse Practitioner

Harbor Health is seeking a talented, mission driven Nurse Practitioner to join our Family Practice Primary Care Department at the Harbor Community Health Center in Plymouth, MA....

Urgent Team

Family Nurse Practitioner at Baptist Health Urgent Care - FT/PRN

Baptist Health Urgent Care is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic healthcare team in Hot Springs, AR....

Region Ten Community Services Board

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PSYCHIATRIST

REQ #36000003 PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER or PSYCHIATRIST *posting and will hire as candidate presents This is a FSLA exempt position....

AMN Healthcare

Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Requirements Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $106.70 - $115.50 This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner...

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Salary for Nurse Practitioner Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvancedPractitioners research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Nurse Practitioners offer the following education background
Master's Degree
79.9%
Doctorate Degree
11.6%
Bachelor's Degree
6.5%
Associate's Degree
0.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.7%
High School or GED
0.4%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nurse Practitioners
1-2 years
34.8%
2-4 years
34.8%
None
17.4%
4-6 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%

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