Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kansas

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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LPNP (Virtual)

  • Wichita, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 11 days ago

" " Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $130-$203 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner?...

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 25 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 25 days ago

" " Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $130-$203 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner?...

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)

  • Olathe, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 30+ days ago

" " Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $130-$203 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner?...

Licensed Psychiatric NP

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 30+ days ago

" " Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $130-$203 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner?...

Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Health

  • Wichita, KS
  • 8 hours ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 8 hours ago

We are currently seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to deliver high-quality, onsite occupational health services in alignment with AWS clinical guidelines and standards of care....

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Salina CBOC

  • Salina, KS
  • 13 hours ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 13 hours ago

Duties The Robert J Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) that will be responsible for providing Primary Care services...

Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Liberal, KS
  • 16 hours ago
  • Liberal, KS
  • 16 hours ago

Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license Board certification Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) credentials....

Nurse Practitioner 100% Virtual, CareBridge

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 18 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 18 hours ago

Requires valid, current, active and unrestricted Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in either one of the following states: Kansas, Iowa, Arizona or Texas....

Podiatry Nurse Practitioner

  • Columbus, KS
  • 22 hours ago
  • Columbus, KS
  • 22 hours ago

What it takes to join the family Master's degree Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. required 2 to 5 years' experience post Nurse Practitioner training in the podiatry space strongly...

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 1 day ago

" " Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $130-$203 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner?...

Part Time Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Opportunity at Shawnee Mission AdventHealth Kansas City AdventHealth Kansas City, a leading faith based not for profit health system, is searching for a Nurse...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

  • Concordia, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Concordia, KS
  • 1 day ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **Who We Are** At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve....

Hybrid Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 1 day ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **Who We Are** At Pawnee Mental Health, were proud of the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve. Every employeeno...

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: The General Clinic Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) position supports the Sedgwick County Health Department by providing direct...

Maternal/Perinatal Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Part Time AHMG

  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • 2 days ago

Part Time Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Opportunity at Shawnee Mission AdventHealth Kansas City AdventHealth Kansas City, a leading faith based not for profit health system, is searching for a Nurse...

Demographic Data for Kansas

Moving to Kansas? Find some basic demographic data about Kansas below.


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Salary for Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kansas

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


Highest Education Level

Nurse Practitioners in Kansas offer the following education background
Master's Degree
79.8%
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 in Kansas
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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