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St Johns Community Health
Los Angeles, California

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $160K–$210K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Float) For LA

Full-Time | Salary Range: $160,000–$210,000

About St. John’s Community Health

At St. John’s Community Health (SJCH), we believe healthcare is a human right—not a privilege. For more than 60 years, we’ve delivered quality, accessible care to Los Angeles’ most underserved communities and, more recently, expanded our reach into Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), SJCH has grown into a trusted network of community health centers across Southern California, driven by a deep commitment to equity, compassion, and community impact.

Why Join St. John’s Community Health

When you join SJCH, you’re not just stepping into a healthcare role—you’re joining a mission driven organization dedicated to meaningful, patient centered care. You’ll find mentorship, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to grow, lead, and serve with purpose, SJCH is a place where physicians thrive.

About the Role

SJCH is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive, whole person care to patients. In this role, you’ll advance our mission of health equity by delivering high quality, community based primary care in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

You’ll work alongside medical, dental, and behavioral health professionals to deliver integrated services that make a real difference in patients’ lives every day.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide comprehensive primary care for patients across the lifespan
  • Conduct physical exams; order, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, whole person care
  • Educate patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and healthy lifestyle choices
  • Document patient care accurately and timely in the EHR system
  • Support SJCH’s mission through clinical service, outreach, and community engagement

Schedule: * Full‑time, 5‑day workweek

  • Includes two Saturdays per month as part of the regular schedule
  • When a Saturday is worked, a weekday off is provided during the same week
  • One evening clinic per week, scheduled from 11:00 a. m. to 7:30 p. m.

What You’ll Bring

For Nurse Practitioners (PNP)

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program
  • National board certification (AANP or ANCC)
  • Active, unrestricted California NP license
  • NP Furnishing Number (or eligibility)

For All Candidates

  • Active DEA registration and BLS certification
  • Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
  • Strong commitment to health equity, cultural humility, and caring for diverse communities

Compensation & Benefits

SJCH offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well‑being.

Compensation

  • $160,000–$210,000 annually (commensurate with experience, skills, and licensure)

Benefits Include

  • Eligibility for Loan Repayment Program(s)
  • Free Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for employee + one dependent)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
  • Fertility benefits
  • 13 paid holidays + PTO
  • 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary 4% employer match
  • Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance ($150,000 coverage)

Professional Development

  • Annual CME stipend and paid CME days, increasing with tenure (up to $2,000 and 5 days annually)
  • Leadership development opportunities

Your Location

You will work as a float PNP across our Los Angeles clinic locations—providing care where it is needed most.

Why St. John’s Community Health?

  • Be part of a nationally recognized FQHC advancing health equity
  • Work in a collaborative, mission driven environment that values physician voice and expertise
  • Access mentorship, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities
  • Make a tangible impact in the communities you serve—your work also contributes to national public health outcomes through SJCH’s partnership with HRSA

Equal Opportunity Statement

St. John’s Community Health is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, medical conditions, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.

Applicants are invited to self‑identify if they believe they may be covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and wish to benefit from its protections.

Some positions may require enrollment in Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply today and discover how you can turn compassion into action—one patient, one family, and one community at a time.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care and whole-person health services to pediatric patients across various Los Angeles clinic locations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose acute and chronic conditions and educate families on disease prevention.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with national board certification (AANP or ANCC). Must hold an active California NP license, DEA registration, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Physical ExaminationsChronic Disease ManagementPatient EducationEHR DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPediatric Care

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$185k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $167k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 64% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at St Johns Community Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (NP) — ranked against 253 active Pediatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 30 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
13% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Pediatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 253 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About St Johns Community Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Los Angeles, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Loan Repayment Program
Free Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Fertility benefits
13 paid holidays + PTO
403(b) retirement plan with 4% employer match
Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Annual CME stipend and paid CME days