Description
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Hackensack Meridian Health
JFK University Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a dynamic Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to join our team at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will exemplify exceptional patient-centered care, collaborating with our hospital team to assess, plan, and deliver treatment for children with complex health needs. This role requires a full range of skills, from hands-on practice and research to patient coaching and ethical leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, manage medical conditions, and safely prescribe medication in a patient- and family-centered manner.
- Act as a clinical resource and patient advocate, working seamlessly with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care and smooth patient transitions.
- Apply evidence-based medicine to improve patient outcomes, participate in quality initiatives, and ensure adherence to the highest standards of care and safety protocols.
- Lead by example, precepting students, educating nursing staff, and advancing the practice by participating in clinical research and presenting findings.
- Uphold Professional & Ethical Standards: Demonstrate full accountability for your practice, ensuring all care complies with hospital policies, ethical principles, and the New Jersey state scope of practice.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current, unrestricted New Jersey RN and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) licenses.
- National board certification (AANP or ANCC) and a current BLS certification.
- Must possess or be eligible to obtain NJ CDS and federal DEA registration.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
- A strong background in pediatric acute care is preferred.
COMPENSATION:
Minimum Starting Salary: $148,803.20
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration please contact:
Physician and Advanced Provider Recruiter:
Name: Jodi Fendrick, BSBM-HR, SHRM-CP, CPRP
Email: jodi.fendrick@hmhn.org
Phone: 848-231-1065
Assistant Physician Recruiter:
Name: Helayna Kelly
Email: helayna.kelly@hmhn.org
Phone: 908-839-5693
