Per Diem Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$109K–$171K
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
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- Coordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the laboratory process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients; responsibilities are to provide patient care in an ambulatory care setting under the clinical supervision of a physician or MD within the guidelines of nursing process and nurse practitioner protocols as outlined in Patient Care Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
Report to: Medical Director and Practice Manager (Administratively)
Manages: N/A
Coordinates Assignments, Workflow, and Activities/Provides for Guidance: Medical Assistant
Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience
Graduate of an accredited school, master prepared with a degree as a Nurse Practitioner Massachusetts licensure.
Departmental specialized training to provide care to patients within role and successful completion of SMH orientation program
Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience
Command of verbal and written English
Operation of clinical equipment demonstrates clinical competence,
Positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills
Three to five years medical office experience
Educational Requirements: Master in Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner
License/Certification: CPR certification. MA NP license, DEA & Mass Controlled Substance Registration
Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.
Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Salary Range: $109,280.04-$171,079.79
- Salary Range Details
The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.
- Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinates and provides patient care across all age groups in an ambulatory setting under physician supervision. Manages clinical workflow and provides guidance to medical assistants while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner and current Massachusetts NP licensure. Candidates must hold valid CPR certification, DEA registration, and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 64% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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