Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Maine

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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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Portland, ME
  • 12 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 12 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

  • Portland, ME
  • 24 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 24 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?...

LPNP (Virtual)

  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 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 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 PRN Home Visits

  • Bangor, ME
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 8 hours ago

Collaborate with primary care providers to communicate findings and address potential gaps in patient care....

Nurse Practitioner

  • Augusta, ME
  • 16 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 16 hours ago

Must be licensed to practice in the outpatient primary care setting. Demonstrated experience as an independent Nurse Practitioner is preferred....

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Walk in

  • Rockland, ME
  • 22 hours ago
  • Rockland, ME
  • 22 hours ago

care is preferred. * Experience with suturing, wound care and splinting is preferred, but not required. * 2 years' experience as an NP/PA in ED, Urgent Care or Primary Care is preferred....

Locum NP/PA - Princeton, Maine - July 7th Start

  • Princeton, ME
  • 23 hours ago
  • Princeton, ME
  • 23 hours ago

Locum NP/PA - Princeton, Maine We are looking for someone to start July 7th! Hourly + Travel Expenses Outpatient FQHC Credentialing: 30 days Start: 7/7 ideally End: 9/30 Schedule: 35 hours a week...

WALK-IN NP/PA in Northeastern Maine

  • ME
  • 1 day ago
  • ME
  • 1 day ago

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their growing open-access clinic....

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details. Inpatient day...

Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Full Time in Maine

  • Damariscotta, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Damariscotta, ME
  • 1 day ago

Lincoln Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital and proud member of MaineHealth, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our experienced and collaborative Primary Care team....

Nurse Practitioner, In-home Visits

  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago

Signify Health, part of CVS Health, is seeking a Part Time Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide In-Home Health Evaluations, engaging with people in the comfort of their own...

Maine - Contract Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago

We're looking for a Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about reaching individuals who need mental healthcare but lack easy access to it....

Locum Tenens NP - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Job in ME

  • Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago

When it comes to finding the perfect locums assignment, sometimes it's all about who you know. CompHealth has been around for a long time and have a vast network of connections to facilities...

Flexible Schedule Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Bath ME

  • Bath, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Bath, ME
  • 2 days ago

Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Minimum 2 years of post-certification experience Experience in SNFs, hospitalist roles, emergency departments, or ICU/SICU preferred Proficient with EHRs...

Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Maine

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


Highest Education Level

Nurse Practitioners in Maine 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 Maine
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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