Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$125k-$144k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Bonus Amount
Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerCentral Maine HealthcareLewiston, Maine
- Bridgton, Maine
Rumford, MainePosition SummaryCentral Maine Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our established outpatient primary care team. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care within a collaborative health system committed to improving the health of our communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide full-scope primary care across the lifespan
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Perform preventive care and health screenings
- Develop individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
- Educate patients on wellness and disease management
- Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Board Certified (FNP or ANP)
- Active or eligible for Maine NP licensure
- DEA certification (or eligible)
- Strong clinical judgment and patient-centered communication skills
Pay Transparency
Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $135,000 to $144,000. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: primehealthcare.com
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 66% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$144k | Primary Care median $139k (middle half $129k–$160k)286 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$139k in purchasing power | Maine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Maine | 10 active | 1,103 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 16% remote · 66% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Maine Nurse Practitioner listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 11% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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