Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)

1 day ago
Decatur, GeorgiaPer Diem / PRNPediatrics
Practice Authority in Georgia
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Job Description

About the Role

Join Pediatrix as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Per Diem, Newborn Nursery in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • 15 9 hour day shifts only Our practice is a 42
  • III NICU Sub
  • specialty coverage is available. NICU support services include neonatal respiratory therapy, physical and occupational therapies and audiology services. In addition to the prestigious “Baby
  • Friendly” designation, Dekalb Medical Center (now Emory Decatur Hospital) was also awarded a 5

Requirements

  • local candidates strongly preferred

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $1.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Pediatrix in United States.

Key Skills

Neonatal careNewborn nursery managementClinical assessmentPatient careNeonatal respiratory therapyPhysical therapyOccupational therapyAudiology servicesEvidence-based practicePatient safetyQuality improvement
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem) at Pediatrix a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Pediatrix is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Decatur, Georgia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatal care, Newborn nursery management, Clinical assessment, Patient care, Neonatal respiratory therapy, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Audiology services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner will provide per diem clinical coverage specifically within the Newborn Nursery at Emory Decatur Hospital. Responsibilities include managing an average daily census of 12-15 patients during 9-hour day shifts.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSAs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Pediatrix

Hospitals and Health Care
Sunrise, FL
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
HSAs
3.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

yesterday

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