Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job ID: TR-A0652696
New Orleans, LA
Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Full-timeoutpatient

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Clinic (No Weekends or Call)

New Orleans, LA | Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

About the Opportunity

Join a leading community health organization in the vibrant New Orleans area as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. This opportunity allows you to work in a mission-driven environment, providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved populations within a Federally Qualified Health Center. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will become part of a team dedicated to impacting lives positively and making healthcare accessible to all.

Position Overview

As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, you will deliver comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population. Your day-to-day will involve diagnosing and managing both acute and chronic conditions, conducting physical exams, and prescribing medications. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, ensuring holistic treatment plans, and will maintain accurate documentation within the electronic health record system.

Position Highlights

  • ✓ Full-time, Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends or call
  • ✓ Serve a diverse patient population in a community-focused setting
  • ✓ Collaborative team environment with specialty services for seamless referrals
  • ✓ Light caseload of 16-18 patients per day for quality care
  • ✓ Access to on-site pharmacy services and active patient portal
  • ✓ Federally Qualified Health Center with a strong mission of care
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • $120,000 – $155,000 annual salary
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus
  • 22 days of PTO plus 7 additional sick days
  • 1 week CME with a $1,500 stipend
  • 401(k) with company match up to 6% per pay period
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 100% paid life and disability insurance
  • Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing with an unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Louisiana. Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Nurse Practitioner is required. While three or more years of clinical experience in a community health setting is preferred, bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a significant asset. Candidates should demonstrate compassion, cultural competence, and a commitment to serving as a medical home for patients and families.

    Next Steps

    If you are passionate about community health and ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Please submit a cover letter detailing your qualifications, along with your resume and professional references. We look forward to discussing how you can contribute to our mission.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    $120k–$155k
    Median nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
    $139,000
    92 openings with a range

    Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See nurse practitioner salary by state →

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Primary Care Nurse Practitioner position in New Orleans, Louisiana still open?
    Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on September 24, 2026.
    What does this nurse practitioner job pay?
    The employer attached a range of $120k–$155k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 92 current nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $139,000.
    Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
    No. The hiring organization pays our fee when you start. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
    How long does it take to get licensed in Louisiana?
    APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including Louisiana's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate Louisiana board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
    What happens after I apply?
    The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.