Pays $95k-$112k — $25k below the Nurse Practitioner market median of ~$137k (70 jobs)
Nurse Practitioner - F/T - Watson Primary Care
About the Role
Full-time NP in primary care. M-F, 8:30-5, no nights/weekends. $95K-$112K. St. Louis, MO.
Join Esse Health as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – No Nights/Weekends in St. Louis, Missouri. 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $95K - $112K
- 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
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers no call requirements, weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Esse Health in St. Louis, Missouri.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care services to adult patients, including conducting physical exams and managing acute and chronic conditions. They will also collaborate with physician partners to develop treatment plans and coordinate care with the broader healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing and possess current Nurse Practitioner licensure in Missouri. Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills are required, with a preference for at least one year of experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - F/T - Watson Primary Care at Esse Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Primary Care (NP) — ranked against 1,300 active Primary Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Missouri's cost-of-living index is 88.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state — Missouri ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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