Senior Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Senior level primary care nurse practitioner jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of complex patient panels, clinical protocol development, and the mentorship of junior providers across the care team. Openings concentrate across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with NYC Health + Hospitals, University of Utah, and Beth Israel Lahey Health hiring at this level now.
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About NYC Health + Hospitals
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
8:00 A.M – 6:00 P.M
4 days Weekly, Rotating Weekends
37.5 Weekly Hours
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
Under general supervision, serves as a licensed, independent practitioner responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering and managing comprehensive health care services in a health care setting. Ensures patient and family centered quality care to improve outcomes and patient experience, in accordance with applicable NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures, state and federal rules and regulations and nursing standards of care.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Provides continuous comprehensive medical and nursing care, including preventive and supportive health care services to patients and families.
2. Manages health problems and coordinates health care for various patient populations. Identifies and diagnoses illnesses and physical conditions, and implements therapeutic and corrective measures.
3. Consistent with the established nursing practice, differentiates between normal and abnormal findings in the screening process to detect changes in health status that require physician’s intervention.
4. Develops and maintains partnerships with community-based organizations and makes referrals to consulting physicians and/or other health care professionals and community agencies, as necessary.
5. Evaluates and interprets patient data, in order to plan and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
6. Consults with physicians and other health care practitioners in the evaluation of health screening findings to
make prospective decisions about treatment that will best support improved outcomes and patient satisfaction.
7. Formulates differential diagnosis and the plan of care based on medical history, physical exams, nursing
assessment and other pertinent information. Identifies health and medical risks and needs.
8. Develops, implements, and evaluates patient plan of care. Determines effectiveness and modifies as per clinical standards and practice protocols, where needed, to achieve medical and health goals.
9. Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests. Identifies and may prescribe appropriate
pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and therapies.
10. Manages a patient session schedule allowing for both scheduled and non-emergent unscheduled visits; maintains a work schedule that ensures availability and continuity of care; ensures optimal availability and utilization of appropriate resources.
11. Provides education, guidance, and direction to nursing staff and other members of the health care team to ensure quality and safe medical and nursing care is provided.
12. Provides education and counseling to patients and families regarding health status, treatment and progress, medication management, disease prevention and health promotion, records and maintains a system of relevant documentation.
13. Performs other related duties, as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and
2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and
3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Additional Salary Compensation
In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively-Bargained Agreement:
An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below:
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500
An annual certification differential of $1,878 if you currently hold an appropriate certification that is nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.
An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,097 up to $9,100 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- College Savings Program
- Union Benefits for eligible titles
- Multiple employee discounts programs
- Commuter Benefits Programs
How To Apply
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Who's Hiring
- NYC Health + Hospitals3
- University of Utah1

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- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Education1
Senior Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level primary care nurse practitioner job?
Employers at this level look for clinicians who can manage complex, high-acuity patient populations with minimal oversight, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and mentor less experienced staff. Demonstrating ownership of panel outcomes, experience with chronic disease management protocols, and any history of leading clinical projects or committees gives candidates a clear edge over those with comparable years but narrower scope.
Which companies hire senior level primary care nurse practitioners?
Companies hiring senior level primary care nurse practitioners right now include NYC Health + Hospitals, University of Utah, and Beth Israel Lahey Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Health systems, large multispecialty group practices, and federally qualified health centers tend to post the most openings at this level, as they need experienced clinicians who can operate with clinical autonomy and help standardize care delivery across sites.
Are there remote senior level primary care nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, though most primary care roles remain on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of direct patient care. About 0% of senior level primary care nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with fully remote roles typically concentrated in telehealth, utilization management, or care management functions rather than traditional panel-based practice.
What makes a primary care nurse practitioner role senior level?
Senior level roles are distinguished by clinical autonomy, scope, and leadership responsibility. A senior primary care nurse practitioner manages a complex independent patient panel, owns quality and outcome metrics for that panel, contributes to or leads protocol and guideline development, and serves as a clinical resource for newer providers. The expectation is that you function as a decision-maker, not a decision-asker, across the full scope of your practice.
Which industries hire the most senior level primary care nurse practitioners?
Senior level primary care nurse practitioner roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large patient populations requiring experienced clinicians who can deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes and support organizational goals around value-based care and population health management.