How to hire an advanced registered nurse practitioner

How to hire an advanced registered nurse practitioner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step advanced registered nurse practitioner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an advanced registered nurse practitioner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new advanced registered nurse practitioner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The advanced registered nurse practitioner hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An advanced registered nurse practitioner's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, advanced registered nurse practitioners from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of advanced registered nurse practitioners.

   Type of Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner	Description	Hourly rate
   Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner	Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.	$29-73
   Staff Nurse	Staff nurses are registered nurses who are usually assigned to work in a care home, a company, or in a clinical setting. They advise the physical assessments of patients, employees, and residents... Show more	$20-52
   Practical Nurse	A practical nurse is responsible for providing the highest quality care services for the patients and assisting them with their needs and concerns. Practical nurses work within a health institution or private household to support the patients in their daily activities, monitor their conditions, administer medication, and inform the doctors of their health updates... Show more	$22-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • ARNP
   • Patient Care
   • Primary Care
   • Diagnosis
   • Rehabilitation
   • Health Problems
   • Discharge Summaries
   • Patient Education
   • Acute Care
   • EMR
   • Health Promotion
   • Medical History
   • Suturing

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage patients requiring rehabilitation with multiple co-morbidity conditions.
   • Provide continuous telemetry monitoring and managing multiple patients with multiple high-risk medical conditions, utilizing interdisciplinary collaboration.
   • Coordinate medical care during inpatient drug and alcohol detoxification and rehabilitation.
   • Care include physical examination, ordering appropriate labs/x-rays/medication, wind repair and forming an assessment/diagnosis to disposition the patients.
   • Complete annual examinations including providing women s health examinations and preventative health care education to patients from diverse backgrounds.
   • Facilitate communication between specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, radiation, oncology, medical oncology, facial plastics, and others.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the advanced registered nurse practitioner job description is a good way to get more applicants. An advanced registered nurse practitioner salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an advanced registered nurse practitioner in Mississippi may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level advanced registered nurse practitioner. Additionally, an advanced registered nurse practitioner with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average advanced registered nurse practitioner salary

   $97,820yearly

   $47.03 hourly rate

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   Entry-level advanced registered nurse practitioner salary

   $62,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 16, 2026

   Average advanced registered nurse practitioner salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$128,537	$62
   2	Massachusetts	$113,644	$55
   3	Washington	$98,486	$47
   4	South Carolina	$85,235	$41
   5	Ohio	$84,789	$41
   6	Texas	$79,850	$38
   7	Iowa	$75,809	$36
   8	Tennessee	$71,688	$34
   9	Florida	$71,257	$34

   Average advanced registered nurse practitioner salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Hunter Health Clinic	$135,594	$65.19
   2	VIP Health Care Services	$129,967	$62.48
   3	Roper St. Francis Healthcare	$119,908	$57.65	36
   4	Ocean Beach Hospital	$118,787	$57.11	6
   5	National Medical Association	$118,029	$56.74	1
   6	Memorial Hospital	$117,790	$56.63	56
   7	Surgery Partners	$116,285	$55.91	281
   8	Multicare Companies Inc.	$114,759	$55.17	177
   9	Columbia Valley Community Health	$114,581	$55.09
   10	CHAS Health	$113,251	$54.45	6
   11	Tri-County Human Services	$111,225	$53.47
   12	Sea Mar Community Health Centers	$110,996	$53.36	39
   13	The Iowa Clinic	$110,576	$53.16	9
   14	Overlake Medical Center & Clinics	$110,055	$52.91	53
   15	Queens Health Systems	$108,634	$52.23	26
   16	Yakima Valley Memorial	$108,074	$51.96	1
   17	Sound	$107,400	$51.63
   18	UMiami Health System	$104,677	$50.33
   19	Moffitt Cancer Center	$104,555	$50.27	71
   20	Ideal Option	$104,521	$50.25	32

4. Writing an advanced registered nurse practitioner job description

   An advanced registered nurse practitioner job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an advanced registered nurse practitioner job description:

   Advanced registered nurse practitioner job description example

   The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Anesthesia is seeking a full time Critical Care Hospitalist (PA or ARNP) to provide care for patients who require hospitalization for the detection and treatment of illnesses within the Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (SNICU).
   Duties include:
   * Assess the health status of patients through history taking and physical examination. Order and interpret appropriate medical tests and laboratory values to assist in making a diagnosis. Prescribe drugs and medical devices used for patient intervention.
   * Collaborate with other health care providers to provide and coordinate care given in the SNICU. Assist in the education of residents and medical students rotating through the SNICU.
   * Document patient encounters, assessments, diagnoses and plans of care in the medical record.
   * Provide information and counseling to patients and families
   * Assess and order therapies as appropriate for patients undergoing treatment in the Hyperbaric Oxygen Facility
   * Monitor and intervene as indicated in patients undergoing treatment in the Hyperbaric Oxygen Facility
   * This position does include the responsibility to take call Benefits Highlights:
   * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans Education and Certification Requirements:
   * ARNP- A Master's degree is required. A Master's degree or DNP in Nursing is preferred. If Master's degree is in a related field, a Baccalaureate degree in nursing is required. Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required. Current certification in specialty area and licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa is required.
   * PA- Graduation from an accredited PA educational program. Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA. Required Experience:
   * Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
   * Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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5. Post your job

   To find the right advanced registered nurse practitioner for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with advanced registered nurse practitioners they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit advanced registered nurse practitioners who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your advanced registered nurse practitioner job on Zippia to find and attract quality advanced registered nurse practitioner candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with advanced registered nurse practitioner candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new advanced registered nurse practitioner

   Once you've selected the best advanced registered nurse practitioner candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new advanced registered nurse practitioner. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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