What does a Nurse Practitioner do?
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What the job involves
- Obtain patient history and perform physical assessments.
- Diagnose and treat health conditions and chronic diseases.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as labs and x-rays.
- Prescribe medications and other treatments.
- Provide patient education and counseling.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
- Collaborate with physicians and other health care team members.
Summed up from 30 recent Nurse Practitioner job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Primary Care 2 in 10 postings
- Physical Examination 2 in 10 postings
- Electronic Medical Records 2 in 10 postings
- Advanced Practice Nursing 1 in 10 postings
- Telehealth 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Basic Life Support 2 in 10 postings
- DEA License 1 in 10 postings
- AANP Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Physician Assistant Licensure (NCCPA) 1 in 10 postings
- Board Certified 1 in 15 postings
- PMHNP-BC Certification 1 in 15 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 15 postings
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 1 in 15 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 15 postings
- State License 1 in 20 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 25 postings
- 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 25 postings
Typical ask: 2 years.
Education asked for
- Associate degree 1 in 15 postings
- Bachelor's degree 2 in 10 postings
- Master's degree 7 in 10 postings
- Doctorate 1 in 20 postings
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Is this role in demand?
18,636 open Nurse Practitioner jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California1,354 open
- New York1,190 open
- Texas1,096 open
- Florida1,095 open
- Pennsylvania831 open
Typical pay $136,800 a year (most between $124k and $158k). See the full salary breakdown