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Nurse Practitioner - Baltimore City Health Department

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$101K - $132K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Salary Range: $101,421.00 - $132,332.00 Annually Hiring Salary Range: $101,421.00 – $116,876.50 Annually Get to Know Us Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere.

The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work.

In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs.

We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

You can learn about our benefits here: humanresources.baltimorecity.gov Job Summary: A Nurse Practitioner under the supervision of a physician performs a variety of medical care services for patients in a City agency health program. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in a health facility where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Licensure as a registered nurse in Maryland or registered nurse licensure in a Multi-State Compact participant state is required at time of appointment.

Candidate must be either certified as a nurse practitioner or nurse midwife OR be a nurse practitioner or nurse midwife graduate prior to certification who has presented evidence of completion of an approved nurse practitioner or nurse midwifery program and presented evidence of the acceptance by a national certifying body of an application for a national certifying examination that is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.

NOTE: Nurse practitioner or nurse midwife who are hired as graduates will be terminated from employment with Baltimore City if unsuccessful on the National Certifying exam or fails to take the exam by the end of 18 months of employment.

If practicing on a Multi-State Compact Registered Nurse License, the nurse must obtain an advance practice certification issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing.

Application Deadline

Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of the principles, objectives and techniques of community health nursing. Knowledge of the diagnostic treatment and consultation skills expected of a nurse practitioner and/or nurse midwife. Ability to interview and record the medical history of patients.

Ability to assess the physical condition of patients and determine medical problems. Ability to treat minor physical illnesses. Ability to deal with patients and physicians and other health care professionals.

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports Additional Information Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. Eligibility Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months.

The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. Education Accreditation Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency.

Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at naces.org. Selection Process All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.

It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position.

Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Financial Disclosure This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Your Recruiter: Jewel Glenn If you have any questions, please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I, via email at Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov. Baltimore City Government is an

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER In the City of Baltimore we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more? Explore our opportunities and benefits programs.

We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Department of Human Resources Office of Recruitment at (410) 396-3860, 711 (TTY), 7 E. Redwood Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or send an email to Recruitment

Key Responsibilities

A Nurse Practitioner performs various medical care services for patients within a City agency health program, operating under the supervision of a physician. This role involves no supervisory duties and requires performing standard clinical tasks within normal working conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must possess Maryland RN licensure or licensure in a Multi-State Compact state, and must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife, or be a recent graduate awaiting certification. Applicants must also demonstrate knowledge of community health nursing principles and the diagnostic/treatment skills expected of an advanced practice provider.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Diagnostic SkillsPatient InterviewingMedical History RecordingPhysical AssessmentMinor Illness TreatmentInterpersonal CommunicationRecord KeepingReport Preparation

Public Health — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 56% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$117k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Baltimore City Health Department at Baltimore City a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,247 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 28 employers

12
<$145k
6
$145k-170k
8
$170k-195k
2
$195k-220k
3
$220k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,247 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD 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

Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Optional Life
AD&D
FSA Plans
Wellness Programs