Nurse Practitioner
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
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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