Find Nurse Practitioner jobs that match your clinical expertise, specialty, and career goals. Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who assess patients, diagnose conditions, provide treatment, and support better health outcomes across a wide range of care settings. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities, including NP positions with salaries of $100,000 or more.
NP opportunities vary by patient population and clinical focus. Employers hire Family Nurse Practitioners, Adult-Gerontology NPs, Pediatric NPs, Psychiatric-Mental Health NPs, and Acute Care NPs, among other specialties. Roles may be based in hospitals, primary care practices, specialty clinics, community health organizations, telehealth services, or other healthcare settings.
Typical responsibilities include taking medical histories, conducting examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications where authorized, and coordinating care with other clinicians. Requirements generally include an active registered nurse license, graduate-level nurse practitioner education, national certification in a specialty, and any state licensure or prescriptive authority required for the position. Specific qualifications vary by employer and location.
When comparing Nurse Practitioner jobs, consider specialty, patient population, care setting, schedule, location, team structure, and compensation. Review each listing for its required credentials and scope of practice, since clinical responsibilities and licensing rules differ by state. Browse Ladders to discover vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more and identify opportunities aligned with your experience and next career step.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (100% Remote) - Outpatient
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Empower your career in a fully remote psychiatry role, focusing on child and adolescent care. Join a supportive team dedicated to expanding access to mental health services while enjoying flexible sch...
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Champion international research initiatives by leading grant development, partnerships, and communications for an open-science program. Ideal for a PhD graduate eager to transition from bench science...
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Drive project management and business development to enhance operational efficiency in life sciences R&D, while leading diverse teams and ensuring profitability through strategic customer engagement a...
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Shape the future of healthcare sales by building strategic relationships and driving growth in your territory. Leverage your expertise to connect with healthcare providers and enhance patient outcomes...
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Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) California, Remote
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Drive quality improvement initiatives by leading a high-performing team that ensures compliance with healthcare standards and optimizes performance through data analysis and cross-functional collabora...
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Utilization Management Clinician (Tuesday - Saturday)
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Drive exceptional member care by coordinating healthcare services with a multidisciplinary team. Utilize your nursing or behavioral health expertise to promote effective utilization and achieve qualit...
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Elevate the efficiency of clinical operations by leading Epic Clinical Service Desk initiatives, optimizing workflows, and implementing best practices to enhance patient care and support in a dynamic...
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Lead the charge in transforming innovative ideas into impactful AI-driven solutions for public health and medical research. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop MVPs that enhance scientific disco...
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Lead the charge in credentialing excellence by managing a remote team that ensures timely hospital privileges for healthcare providers, enhancing patient access to critical specialty care across the n...
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Lead patient care by managing diverse needs, conducting visits, and collaborating with teams. Engage in continuous learning and utilize clinical skills while supervising colleagues to enhance healthca...
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Program Administration Director
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Transform program administration for a large federal services initiative, overseeing workforce planning, financial operations, and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational eff...
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Precision Medicine Liaison - Minnesota/Iowa/Nebraska
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Champion innovative diagnostic solutions to enhance patient outcomes. Leverage your expertise in the clinical testing market to build strategic relationships and drive educational initiatives within o...
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Patient Generated Health Data Project Manager (Remote)
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Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive patient care, managing diverse health needs, and collaborating with clinical teams. Engage in continuous learning and utilize your clinical skil...
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Lead the charge in delivering high-quality primary care by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams. Supervise colleagues whil...
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Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams to provide high-q...
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Sr Manager Corporate Compliance-Special Needs Plans (Clinical)
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What does a Nurse Practitioner do?
A Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who evaluates patients, diagnoses and manages health conditions, develops treatment plans, and provides preventive and ongoing care. Duties depend on specialty, employer, and state scope-of-practice rules.
What qualifications are typically required for Nurse Practitioner jobs?
Most positions require an active RN license, graduate-level NP education, national certification in the relevant specialty, and state licensure. Some employers also require clinical experience, specific certifications, or prescriptive authority.
What specialties can Nurse Practitioners work in?
Common specialties include family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics, psychiatric-mental health, and acute care. Available roles and credential requirements vary by employer and location.
Where do Nurse Practitioners work?
Nurse Practitioners work in settings such as hospitals, primary care practices, specialty clinics, community health organizations, and telehealth services.
How can I find Nurse Practitioner jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Explore vetted NP listings on Ladders and review each job's salary information, specialty, location, schedule, and credential requirements. Compensation varies with factors such as experience, location, employer, and clinical focus.