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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Nurse Practitioner - Per Visit HarmonyCares Hospice

  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 hours ago

Overview HarmonyCares is one of the nations largest home-based primary care practices....

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Primary Care

  • Macomb, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Macomb, MI
  • 6 hours ago

care to high acuity patients in their home Monday - Friday Assistant to support your appointments in select markets Company Car w/ Driver in select markets Responsibilities The Nurse Practitioners...

CHA - Nurse Practitioner, Specialty Programs - Per Visit - ENTIRE STATE

  • Brentwood, MO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brentwood, MO
  • 6 hours ago

Overview HarmonyCares is one of the nations largest home-based primary care practices....

CHA - Nurse Practitioner, Specialty Programs - Per Visit

  • Forest Hills, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Forest Hills, NY
  • 6 hours ago

Overview HarmonyCares is one of the nations largest home-based primary care practices....

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Primary Care - $35k Retention

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 hours ago

care to high acuity patients in their home Monday - Friday Assistant to support your appointments Company Car w/ Driver Responsibilities The Nurse Practitioners we seek are those who have directly...

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

  • Schoolcraft, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Schoolcraft, MI
  • 6 hours ago

Responsibilities The Nurse Practitioners we seek are those who have directly related experience in home health, geriatrics, hospice and primary care....

Nurse Practitioner (NP) PRN CHA / HRA

  • Missouri City, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Missouri City, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Overview HarmonyCares is one of the nations largest home-based primary care practices....

Nurse Practitioner (NP) CHA - Per Visit Health Risk Assessments

  • Renton, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Renton, WA
  • 6 hours ago

Overview HarmonyCares is one of the nations largest home-based primary care practices....

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)

  • Newark, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Overview HarmonyCares is one of the nations largest home-based primary care practices....

Responsibilities The Nurse Practitioners we seek are those who have directly related experience in home health, geriatrics, hospice and primary care....

CHA - Nurse Practitioner, Specialty Programs - Full Time

  • Maitland, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Maitland, FL
  • 6 hours ago

Overview HarmonyCares is one of the nations largest home-based primary care practices....

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

  • Lima, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lima, OH
  • 7 hours ago

Description As a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) you will be called to care when you're needed most....

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Bronx

  • Forest Hills, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Forest Hills, NY
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibilities The Nurse Practitioners we seek are those who have directly related experience in home health, geriatrics, hospice and primary care....

AMN Healthcare

Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP)

, nurse practitioner, NP...

CityMD

Urgent Care Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

We are looking for Emergency and Family Practice trained physician assistants who thrive in an environment surrounded by highly trained and motivated individuals and operate on one of the most advanced...

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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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