Nurse Practitioner - F/T - Watson Primary Care
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Esse Health as a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care, No Nights/Weekends in United States. Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients.
Key Responsibilities
- will be considered * Outpatient focused clinical practice Day-to-Day: * Join a collaborative team and develop a 1:1 relationship with patients and clinical staff members * Provide comprehensive primary care services to adult patients * Conduct patient evaluations, physical exams, and diagnostic assessments * Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions * Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physician partner * Emphasize preventive care, wellness, and patient education * Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (NextGen) * Coordinate care with specialists and other members of the healthcare team * Participate in quality improvement and care coordination initiatives Qualifications: * Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing * Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in Missouri (or eligibility) * Certified Nurse Practitioner (or eligibility) * Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills * Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care * Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with physicians What We Offer: * Physician-led, supportive practice environment * Competitive compensation: The starting salary for entry level will likely be in the $95,000 - $112,000 range (factors may include candidate experience and specific role within the office) * Benefits within your first 30 days * Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous * Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays * 401k match + profit sharing * Tuition reimbursement * Wellness program * Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship * Emphasis on work-life balance * Modern facilities and integrated care teams EOE.
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Requirements
- Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in Missouri (or eligibility)
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (or eligibility)
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $95K - $112K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Esse Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - F/T - Watson Primary Care at Esse Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Primary Care position at Esse Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Compensation Analysis
Esse Health lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $95k to $112k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($95k–$112k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Primary Care, Patient Evaluation, Physical Exams, Diagnostic Assessments, Chronic Condition Management, Acute Condition Management, Treatment Planning, Preventive Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care services, including patient evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and the management of acute and chronic conditions. They will work collaboratively with physicians to develop treatment plans and coordinate care within an outpatient clini...
Benefits package: No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays, M-F 8:30-5:00, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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