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Advocare
Bernardsville, New Jersey

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$125k-$150k

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Job Description

Experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Bernardsville, NJ

Employment Type: Full-Time/ Part-Time

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered pediatric primary care and building lasting relationships with children and their families.

Advocare, LLC is a physician-owned partnership of leading pediatricians, family practitioners, and specialists in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll be an integral member of a forward-thinking clinical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and service in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Nurse Practitioner Essential Functions

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary care to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence
  • Perform well-child visits, physical examinations, and developmental assessments
  • Diagnose and treat common pediatric illnesses and conditions
  • Provide preventive care, health education, and anticipatory guidance
  • Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies
  • Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Educate parents and caregivers regarding their child's health and wellness
  • Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure excellent patient care

Qualifications

  • Current Nurse Practitioner license in good standing
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification (PNP)
  • Current national board certification
  • Prior pediatric primary care experience prefferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate, professional, and family-focused approach
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an NP who is experienced, dependable, caring, and passionate about working with children and families. If you enjoy providing quality primary care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of your young patients, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your pediatric experience and availability.

Education and Experience

  • Board Certified Advanced Practice Nurse licensure required
  • Graduate degree from an accredited nursing program, such as a Master of Science in nursing

Benefits Available

  • Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
  • Dental and vision care plans
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
  • Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage
  • Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Commuter benefits
  • Group auto and homeowners insurance

Part-time Benefits

  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • MetLife Auto/Vehicle & Home Insurance Discounts

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic testingMedication prescriptionTreatment planningPatient educationCollaboration

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 70% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Advocare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 20 active listings.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 269 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bernardsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$743k≈ 5.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$2,297/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Advocare

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
Dental and vision care plans
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D