How much does a nurse make? Well to determine a nurse’s pay you need to first decide what kind of a nurse you are talking about. We have information on several nurse jobs each with different pay ranges. When you are ready to find a new career or make a career move, let EresumeX help you find your perfect job in the nursing field.

Nurse Manager – Long-Term CareA 

Plans and implements the overall nursing policies, procedures, and services for a long-term care facility. Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, and training clinical staff. Ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. May provide direct patient care and is responsible for evaluating patient health. Must be a registered nurse with at least 5 years of clinical experience in a related field. Generally manages nurses and clinical technicians. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to top management. View Nurse Manager – Long-Term Care Salaries

Alternate Job Titles: Nurse Manager – Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing Manager

Nurse PractitionerA 

Examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Requires a master’s degree in area of specialty, certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP), and state authority for advanced practice. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. View Nurse Practitioner Salaries

Alternate Job Titles: Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner – Emergency RoomA 

Works in collaboration with a physician to assess the physical needs of patients admitted to the emergency room. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Requires a master’s degree and certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in specialty area based on RN licensure and state authority for advanced practice. Familiar with advanced concepts, practices and procedures within chosen field of expertise. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a physician. View Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Room Salaries

Alternate Job Titles: Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Room

Nurse Practitioner – NeonatalA 

Works in collaboration with a physician to assess the physical needs of newborn patients. Provides care for newborns and infants in a neonatal setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Requires a master’s degree and certification as a Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) in specialty area based on RN licensure and state authority for advanced practice, and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with advanced concepts, practices and procedures within chosen field of expertise. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a physician. View Nurse Practitioner – Neonatal Salaries

Alternate Job Titles: Nurse Practitioner – Neonatal

Nurse Practitioner – Nursing HomeA 

Examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals in a nursing home setting. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Requires a master’s degree in area of specialty, certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP), and state authority for advanced practice. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. View Nurse Practitioner – Nursing Home Salaries

Alternate Job Titles: Nurse Practitioner – Nursing Home

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