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Universal Health
Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Nurse Practitioner | M-F

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$120k-$135k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

*Monday through Friday - Flexible start/stop times*

Join the team at Universal Health, where Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants collaborate to provide exceptional patient care in post-acute care facilities within your community. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and seek fulfillment in your profession, we invite you to consider this rewarding opportunity.

The Advanced Practice Provider role involves the proficient management and coordination of patient care within their assigned population. Universal Health is committed to providing comprehensive training, shadowing experiences, and oversight by a Medical Director to ensure our Nurse Practitioners are well-prepared and supported. We equip our Healthcare Providers with the necessary resources to meet the diverse needs of their patients.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and deliver exceptional and appropriate patient care.
  • Communicate effectively with nursing staff, collaborating physicians, and the Director of Nursing (DON) regarding patient care.
  • Conduct patient rounds, contribute to daily care decisions, write orders, and facilitate scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures.
  • Record daily visit notes in an electronic medical record in a timely manner, with dictation services available.
  • Maintain accurate records related to professional services, including attending to billing reports, claims, and correspondence.
  • Provide services as requested by UHC or as required by bylaws, policies, rules, or regulations of UHC or any affiliated healthcare facility.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide empathy and compassion.
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and a collaborative team player.
  • Positive attitude and strong customer service orientation.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Prioritization skills with the ability to delegate tasks when appropriate.

Education and Experience

  • One year of relevant experience preferred.
  • Nursing experience in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, ICU, Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist, or General Practice preferred.

License/Certification

  • Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
  • DEA Certification (Required)

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Standard Shift

  • Day shift - flexible start/stop times

Supplemental Schedule

  • On Call

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will coordinate and deliver patient care within post-acute care facilities, including conducting rounds and writing orders. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and communicating effectively with the nursing staff and collaborating physicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Nurse Practitioner license and DEA certification. One year of relevant experience in fields such as Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

CollaborationAnalytical skillsDelegation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner | M-F at Universal Health a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Geriatrics (NP) — ranked against 554 active Geriatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Universal Health ranks #11 of 14 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 68% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Geriatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · above average in geriatrics (np)ranked against 554 Geriatrics (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$135k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Geriatrics listings in North Carolina20 active557 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 16% remote · 68% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Nurse Practitioner listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment411 active listings, Nov 2026
Geriatrics hiring demand#8 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 32 days · 22% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 175 postings, 297 closed
New Geriatrics listings256 in the last 30 days223 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Geriatrics pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Universal Health#11 of 14 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (554 Geriatrics (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.8
Better work-life than 60% of Geriatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 554 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call
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About Universal Health

Hospitals and Health Care
King of Prussia, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement

Living in Elizabeth City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,457/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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