Entry Level Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs
New grad pediatric nurse practitioner jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship work in pediatric settings can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like OU Health, Penn State Health, and NYU Langone Health hiring at this level now.
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Malpractice coverage with tail
- Join our established team of physicians and APPs
- Practice setting: outpatient
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Deliver specialized inpatient care by conducting thorough histories, physical assessments, and clinical observations tailored to the unique needs of pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
- Formulate precise treatment strategies by ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, ensuring timely and accurate interventions for complex blood disorders and cancers.
- Empower families and caregivers through compassionate counseling and education regarding preventative health, specialized treatment options, and vital community resources.
- Coordinate holistic patient support by managing health conditions directly and facilitating seamless referrals to specialized healthcare providers and support networks.
- Document the complete patient journey with precision, maintaining accurate and high-quality medical records in accordance with specialty standards and network policies.
About the Facility
- Work at a leading pediatric medical center with regional impact
- Serving a population of central Austin
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Providers Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
- The work is meaningful, specialized, and offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in child maltreatment medicine
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Certified Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
- 1 year of experience preferred.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Malpractice coverage with tail
- Join our established team of physicians and APPs
- Practice setting: outpatient
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Deliver specialized inpatient care by conducting thorough histories, physical assessments, and clinical observations tailored to the unique needs of pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
- Formulate precise treatment strategies by ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, ensuring timely and accurate interventions for complex blood disorders and cancers.
- Empower families and caregivers through compassionate counseling and education regarding preventative health, specialized treatment options, and vital community resources.
- Coordinate holistic patient support by managing health conditions directly and facilitating seamless referrals to specialized healthcare providers and support networks.
- Document the complete patient journey with precision, maintaining accurate and high-quality medical records in accordance with specialty standards and network policies.
About the Facility
- Work at a leading pediatric medical center with regional impact
- Serving a population of central Austin
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Providers Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
- The work is meaningful, specialized, and offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in child maltreatment medicine
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Certified Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
- 1 year of experience preferred.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Entry Level Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pediatric nurse practitioner job?
Start by targeting employers that explicitly welcome new graduates, such as pediatric clinics, children's hospitals, and federally qualified health centers. Highlight your clinical rotation hours in pediatric settings, any neonatal or well-child care experience, and your board certification status. A focused cover letter that names the patient population you want to serve gives entry level candidates a clear edge over generic applications.
Which companies hire entry level pediatric nurse practitioners?
Companies hiring entry level pediatric nurse practitioners right now include OU Health, Penn State Health, and NYU Langone Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate among large health systems, pediatric specialty practices, and community health organizations that run structured onboarding programs for new graduate nurse practitioners.
Are there remote entry level pediatric nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, though most pediatric nurse practitioner roles at the entry level are on-site given hands-on patient care requirements. About 0% of entry level pediatric nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth triage, care coordination, or follow-up consultations rather than primary in-person exams.
Are these new grad pediatric nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior pediatric nurse practitioner roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or internship hours toward its requirements, or explicitly states it will consider candidates who are newly board-certified. Look for language like 'new graduates encouraged to apply' or 'training provided.'
Which industries hire the most entry level pediatric nurse practitioners?
Entry Level pediatric nurse practitioner roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on steady patient volume in well-child visits, chronic disease management, and preventive care, which gives new graduates structured caseloads to build clinical confidence early in their careers.