Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

This Pediatrics position at Hackensack Meridian Health 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.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in New Jersey.

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Acute Care, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Interpretation, Evidence-based Medicine, Care Coordination, Patient Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner will perform comprehensive clinical assessments, manage medical and surgical conditions, and prescribe treatments in a collaborative hospital environment. They are responsible for facilitating coordinated care, mentoring staff, and participating in clinica...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid leave, Tuition reimbursement, Retirement benefits, Performance-based incentives. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.