Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Mexico

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

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 45+ days ago

Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $130-$203 an hour Are you a licensed Psychiatric Nurse looking to launch a private practice, or grow your existing practice?...

Licensed Psychiatric NP

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 60+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 60+ days ago

Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $130-$203 an hour Are you a licensed Psychiatric Nurse looking to launch a private practice, or grow your existing practice?...

Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $130-$203 an hour Are you a licensed Psychiatric Nurse looking to launch a private practice, or grow your existing practice?...

LPNP (Virtual)

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 60+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 60+ days ago

Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $130-$203 an hour Are you a licensed Psychiatric Nurse looking to launch a private practice, or grow your existing practice?...

Nurse Practitioner

  • Alamo, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Alamo, NM
  • 45+ days ago

and NHSC RESPONSIBILITIES AND FACILITY DETAILS Nurse Practitioner (NP) 100% Outpatient NO CALL Average 16 Patients per Day Indian Health Reservation QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Nurse Practitioner (NP...

Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Hobbs, NM
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 1 hour ago

Providing primary and specialty healthcare, Family Nurse Practitioners work autonomously or with other healthcare professionals to deliver complete family-focused care....

Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

  • Hobbs, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 1 day ago

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Nurse Practitioner looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact?...

Nurse Practitioner Wound Care

  • Lovington, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Lovington, NM
  • 1 day ago

A rewarding opportunity is now available in Southern New Mexico for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join a dedicated healthcare team specializing in Wound Care....

Orthopedics NP/PA

  • Roswell, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Roswell, NM
  • 1 day ago

A rewarding opportunity is now available in Southern New Mexico for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join a dedicated healthcare team specializing in Orthopedic...

Urology Nurse Practitioner employment in picturesque Albuquerque, NM No Call

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago

Lovelace Medical Group is seeking a certified Nurse Practitioner to join their dynamic urology practice in Albuquerque, NM....

Lovelace Medical Group is now hiring a Nurse Practitioner skilled in a clinical outpatient setting (2+ years experience) to join our stellar team at the Neuroscience Center of Excellence in sunny Albuquerque...

Elevate your Urgent Care career in Taos PRN Nurse Practitioner

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago

Lovelace Urgent Care is seeking a PRN BE/BC Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team in Taos, NM....

Elevate your Urgent Care career in Albuquerque Full-time Nurse Practitioner

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago

Lovelace Urgent Care is seeking a full-time BE/BC Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team in Albuquerque, NM....

Lovelace Medical Group Endocrinology is searching for a full-time Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner to join an established, employed practice....

Outpatient Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Employment- Sunny Albuquerque, NM

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago

Lovelace Medical Group Westside Irving Clinic, a well-established employed practice, is seeking an Outpatient Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join its fast growing team in Albuquerque, New Mexico...

Demographic Data for New Mexico

Moving to New Mexico? Find some basic demographic data about New Mexico below.


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Salary for Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Mexico

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


Highest Education Level

Nurse Practitioners in New Mexico 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 in New Mexico
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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