Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Rockland, MA

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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LocumTenens

Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Boston, Massachusetts

  • LocumTenens
  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • LocumTenens
  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 1 day ago

A corrections facility is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner for locum tenens coverage....

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....

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 27 days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $89-$203 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner?...

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $89-$203 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner?...

Cardiac ICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 12 days ago

License Nurse Practitioner License required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required. 0-1 years related work experience required....

Site Nurse Practitioner

  • Quincy, MA (9 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Quincy, MA (9 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 12 hours ago

Cortica is looking for a Nurse Practitioner III to join its growing team!...

Medical Family Nurse Practitioner for Behavioral Health Inpatient Services in Coastal Massachusetts

  • South Attleboro, MA (23 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • South Attleboro, MA (23 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

Board certified family nurse practitioner candidates will be considered. Responsibilities include medical H&Ps and consults for inpatient psychiatry patients....

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Government Center

  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with behavioral health experience (required) Psychiatric-Mental Health certification (PMHNP-BC or CAQ-Psych) (preferred) Experience working in an outpatient...

Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine

  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

We are seeking a skilled Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 44-day locum tenens assignment in Massachusetts, starting on Jul 28, 2025....

Hospitalist NP Locums Dover, MA

  • Dover, MA (20 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Dover, MA (20 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Adult only HMP consult service, ed coverage inpatient rounding NO TELE-ON SITE ONLY 20 beds, support from mid-level provider, Social workers and nurses. No Call DATES & Schedule (call): M-F 8a-5p...

New Opportunity with Aya Locums: Neurosurgery NP

  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Are you a Neurosurgery NP seeking a new opportunity? We have an amazing opportunity starting as soon as possible with a well-established and reputable organization. Take a look below and let me...

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

  • Melrose, MA (23 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melrose, MA (23 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 1 day ago

TeamHealth has an excellent, PRN opportunity for an experienced nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) to join our hospitalist team at Melrose Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts...

Critical Care/ICU Nurse Practitioner

  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 1 day ago

This innovative opportunity is for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Physician Assistant (PA), to partner with attending physicians working with...

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) -CSICU- MGH

  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (17 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 1 day ago

No Licenses and Credentials Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Cardiac...

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Somerville, MA (19 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerville, MA (19 miles from Rockland, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Education Master's Degree Nursing required Licenses and Credentials Nurse Practitioner [NP] Experience Experience as a Nurse Practitioner 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities...

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Salary for Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Rockland, MA

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Highest Education Level

Nurse Practitioners in Rockland, MA 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 Rockland, MA
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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