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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

  • ## DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.
  • - ## Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.
  • Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Overview

The Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, and treats student health problems within established primary care protocols; and plans and presents health education programming to increase campus health promotion and wellness, as delivered in the student health services at Salem State University. While the preferred schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, flexibility in scheduling may be considered to meet departmental and employee needs.

Counseling and Health Services is a multidisciplinary office that includes confidential counseling, health, and prevention services to the university community of students. The health center staff function to foster interpersonal development and address actual and potential health issues that create barriers to student success. A wide spectrum of medical services are provided by health center staff. They include a focus on illness, injury, episodic and urgent care, reproductive health, immunizations, health promotion and prevention, outreach, and wellness. Health staff are committed to supporting an environment that is culturally inclusive, and recognizes diversity and personal development of our students, staff, faculty, and community partners. A commitment to quality improvement and assessment are essential to this role.

Salem State University is where professional ambition and community purpose meet. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University and a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, we have a deep commitment to the students, employees and neighbors who make up our university community. Our staff are integral to everything we do, from supporting first-generation college students to advancing civic engagement across the North Shore. If you're looking for a career that challenges and fulfills you, and a team that celebrates who you are, we'd love to welcome you to Salem State.

  • ## DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.
  • Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Required Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited school/college of nursing
  • Licensure to practice in Massachusetts as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), including current DPH prescriptive authority and DEA licensure.
  • Experience working with an adolescent or young adult population.
  • Proof of current and active malpractice insurance.
  • Possess current certification in Basic Life Support for healthcare providers.
  • Possess or eligible to obtain insurance credentialing in order to be able to bill health insurance for services provided at Salem State University health services.
  • Familiarity with HIPPAA and FERPA privacy and confidentiality requirements and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience, including mentoring or managing student employees, interns, or support staff within a healthcare or educational environment

Experience in health education or wellness programming, including the ability to design and implement outreach initiatives that promote preventative care and student well-being

Program management support, including data tracking, grant-related activities, or oversight of health-related access improvement programs

Proficiency in Spanish to enhance communication, cultural responsiveness, and accessibility of health services

Understanding of and commitment to a reproductive justice framework, including the ability to provide inclusive, affirming care

Working Location

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities, which may require occasional work on evenings and weekends.

Application Instructions

  • Please apply online and attach resume and cover letter.
  • Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.
  • This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

We recognize that candidates may hesitate to apply if they do not meet every listed qualification. We value diverse experiences and perspectives.

If you believe your skills, experience, and enthusiasm align with this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to Salem State University Counseling and Health Services." or "Research shows that some candidates apply only when they meet every qualification.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. If you're interested in the role and meet several of the requirements, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you can contribute to Salem State University Counseling and Health Services.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose, and treat student health issues while developing health education and wellness programming. They will provide a wide spectrum of medical services including urgent care, reproductive health, and preventative outreach within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Massachusetts. Experience working with adolescent or young adult populations and current Basic Life Support certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSDEA License

Key Skills

Grant managementHIPAA complianceFERPA complianceClinical assessmentPatient diagnosis

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 58% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $139k (middle half $134k–$143k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Massachusetts47 active2,667 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 58% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner at Commonwealth of Massachusetts a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Family Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs
401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,629 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Government Administration
Boston, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Malpractice Insurance

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$660k
Typical market rent
$2,683/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.