Explore Nurse Practitioner (NP) Jobs

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.

Nurse Practitioner Roles and Specialties

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.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

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.

Find the Right NP Opportunity

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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$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to provide exceptional primary care in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with a dedicated team to assess, educate, and implement evidence-based care for residents, ensuring compl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care to incarcerated patients. As a Nurse Practitioner, you'll deliver routine and emergency services while ensuring adherence to polici...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $110K *

Elevate healthcare delivery by providing comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients, ensuring adherence to policies and state guidelines while maintaining accurate documentation and effec...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$196K *

Unlock your potential by providing essential medical care to incarcerated patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure compliance with policies while delivering high-quality healthcare in a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the delivery of healthcare by providing comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients, ensuring adherence to policies and guidelines while maintaining patient confidentiality and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock exceptional healthcare for incarcerated patients by delivering comprehensive medical services and collaborating with a dedicated team under expert supervision, ensuring clinical excellence and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Support the delivery of comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients, ensuring adherence to policies and state guidelines while maintaining accurate documentation and effective communicatio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered primary care in assisted living facilities. Leverage your clinical expertise to enhance the well-being of residents while colla...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower patient care by managing acute and chronic conditions in a collaborative environment. Utilize evidence-based practices to enhance health outcomes while leading interdisciplinary teams in a dyn...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Provide comprehensive primary care services to enhance health and independence for older adults. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop tailored treatment plans and ensure quality of li...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Join us to deliver exceptional patient care through in-home and telehealth visits. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex conditions and enhance health outcomes while embodying our...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Optimize patient care by managing a diverse panel of 900 patients, providing comprehensive clinical services, and collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team to enhance health outcomes and promote...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$116K - $130K *

Optimize veteran care by conducting thorough Compensation and Pension exams, ensuring timely assessments and adherence to VA regulations while providing essential medical opinions and maintaining conf...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Optimize patient care delivery through in-home and telehealth visits, ensuring high-quality outcomes and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams while adhering to clinical guidelines and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Advance patient care by delivering in-home and telehealth services, ensuring compliance and quality improvement. Collaborate effectively to enhance member outcomes while embodying core values of trust...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Engage with patients and families during critical moments, providing compassionate care and support. Collaborate with a dedicated team to shape personalized health plans that honor individual experien...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$124K - $156K *

Engage in a fulfilling NP or PA role with flexible hours, promoting work-life balance in a supportive outpatient practice focused on patient care. Join a dedicated team ready to train new graduates an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Support quality patient care in a skilled nursing facility by assessing health, implementing management plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and promote wellness...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by delivering quality patient care in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with healthcare teams, assess patient health, and implement management plans while ensuring compliance wi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering comprehensive care in a skilled nursing facility. Provide primary care, collaborate with healthcare staff, and uphold legal standards to ensure optimal healt...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $135K *

Deliver advanced clinical care for patients with neurological conditions, conducting evaluations, managing treatment plans, and collaborating with neurologists in an outpatient setting to enhance pati...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Serve Veterans by conducting in-person disability assessments, capturing exam findings via electronic platforms, and ensuring accurate documentation for VA determinations while maintaining professiona...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to high-quality patient care in a correctional setting by assessing needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal mental health outcomes f...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $165K *

Join a dedicated team to provide exceptional patient care in Employee Health services. Enjoy longer appointment times, manageable workloads, and a fulfilling career focused on making a genuine impact...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that provides comprehensive care focused on obesity management. Collaborate with physicians and care providers to enhance patient health in a supportive primary care environment. Make a me...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Nurse Practitioner do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.