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Carson City, Nevada

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$120K - $150K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

About the Role

The Neighborhood Clinic in Carson City, Nevada is looking for a compassionate and driven Family Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients across all age groups in a welcoming, community-focused environment. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality primary care, we'd love to meet you!

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments, physical exams, and health screenings
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, including developing and managing individualized care plans
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging studies
  • Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with evidence-based guidelines
  • Educate patients and families on disease prevention, wellness, and health management
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Requirements

  • Current, valid Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification from AANP or ANCC
  • Active NV RN and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure
  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program
  • DEA license or eligibility to obtain one
  • Experience in primary care, family medicine, or a related clinical setting preferred
  • Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centered approach
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment

About Us

The Neighborhood Clinic is a trusted healthcare provider serving the Northern Nevada community with a commitment to accessible, personalized, and compassionate care. Our patients choose us because we take the time to truly listen and provide thoughtful, individualized treatment. Our team members thrive here because of our supportive culture, collaborative environment, and shared mission to keep our neighbors healthy.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentChronic Disease ManagementDiagnostic InterpretationPrescription ManagementPatient EducationInterpersonal CommunicationClinical Collaboration

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 41 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 59% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Careerplug holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 48 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Nurse Practitioner at Careerplug a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,593 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 17 employers

8
<$145k
9
$145k-165k
0
$165k-185k
2
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Sutter Health · Burlingame, California

$164k-$237k
#2

NP: Swank Inboxologist

ChristianaCare · Wilmington, Delaware

$85k-$235k
#3

Nurse Practitioner

$180k-$200k
#4

Telehealth Nurse Practitioner

$156k-$187k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,593 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Carson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$479k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,113/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Carson City, NV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off