Nurse Practitioner Job Description
Overview
![nurse practitioner](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.jobtrees.com%2Froles%2FNurse%2BPractitioner.jpg&w=828&q=100)
A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse and a type of mid-level practitioner. NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, formulate and prescribe treatment plans. NP training covers basic disease prevention, coordination of care, and health promotion, but does not provide the depth of expertise needed to recognize more complex conditions. According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, NPs are educated at the graduate level to provide "primary, acute, chronic, and specialty care to patients of all ages", depending on their field of practice.The scope of practice for a NP is defined by...
- Nurse Practitioner GGL FBGGreater Baltimore Medical CenterHunt Valley, MD, United StatesPosted: Sep 9, 2024
- Nurse Practitioner - Heart & Vascular Center - PRN...Grady Health SystemAtlanta, GA, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- Nurse PractitionerErickson LivingPeabody, MA, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant PRNConcentraFresno, CA, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Clinical...ConcentraTempe, AZ, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- APN (Nurse Practitioner)Indian Health ServiceWagner, SD, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- APN (Nurse Practitioner)Indian Health ServiceFort Thompson, SD, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner/Family...Indian Health ServiceSalem, OR, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner, Multi...Indian Health ServiceFirst Mesa, AZ, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner, Multi...Indian Health ServicePeach Springs, AZ, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)Indian Health ServiceLodge Grass, MT, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (...MultiCare Health SystemYakima, WA, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantNational Spine & Pain CentersOcala, FL, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Urgent...VituityYuba City, CA, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
- Cardiac Rehab Coordinator Nurse PractitionerHCAMcallen, TX, United StatesPosted: Sep 8, 2024
Education you need to become a Nurse Practitioner
These are the most common degrees or certificates earned by Jobtrees users prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner
There may be other required degrees or certifications needed for this job. The below info shows you the most commonly desired education level from employers when hiring for this job.
- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Nursing
- Master of Science (m.sc.) in Family Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science (m.sc.) in Nursing
- Master Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner
- Master Degree in Nursing
Annual Pay Estimate for Nurse Practitioner and Other Important Info
See how many years Nurse Practitioner's are in their job, how much they make, how long it took to get there and how available this job is in terms of open positions.
Connect and Share
Career Paths for Nurse Practitioner
Find data driven insights on the path to get to this role and where it can lead
Jobs to start your career in becoming a Nurse Practitioner
- Show MoreRegistered NurseJob posting titleCompany NameTravel Registered Nurse - Telemetry - $1,899 Per Week in Decatur, GaTravel Nurse SourcePart-time Registered Nurse - 401k with Matching ContributionRogers Behavioral HealthRegistered NurseFresenius Medical CareTravel Registered Nurse TelemetryAnders GroupRegistered Nurse EdAdventHealth
- Show MoreNurseJob posting titleCompany NameTravel Nurse Rn - Er/trauma - $1,791 Per Week in Atlanta, GaTravel Nurse SourceClinical Nurse Coordinator Rn Intermediate CareHCAAssistant Supervisory Nurse (med/surg 3w) - Esep/mpIndian Health ServiceCertified Nurse AssistantAddus HomeCare CorporationPrivate Duty Nurse LpnAveanna Healthcare
- Show MoreClinical NurseJob posting titleCompany NameRn Clinical Nurse II - Vascular and Wound CenterUNC HealthClinical Nurse Coordinator Rn Intermediate CareHCAClinical Nurse C-inpatient - 9a NocLoma Linda University Medical CenterBmt Oncology - Part Time, Clinical NurseBJC HealthCareClinical Nurse IIAlameda Health System
- See More
Other Jobs similar to Nurse Practitioner
- See More