Lead Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - School-Based Health Center
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Job description
Total Compensation: $120k-$140k
A growing network of school-based health centers in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Lead Nurse Practitioner to serve as both a hands-on clinical provider and site leader, caring for students from Pre-K through high school.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a pediatric-focused NP, including strong new grads with school-based RN experience, who wants meaningful, community-centered work with real work-life balance.
What You'll Do:
- Deliver primary, acute, and reproductive healthcare to pediatric patients alongside a supervising physician
- Serve as a day-to-day clinical and operational leader at your site, supporting staff and daily workflows
- Conduct physical assessments, screenings, and health histories in line with clinical and NYSDOH standards
- Administer routine immunizations and maintain program eligibility for children's vaccine initiatives
- Order and follow up on diagnostic tests, referrals, and any needed hospitalizations or emergency visits
- Supervise clinical support staff and contribute to performance reviews
- Partner with school leadership and program managers to support integrated student health services
- Help maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and public health regulations
What We're Looking For:
- Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited program
- Board certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Active NY State RN and NP license
- Comfort working with children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a strong plus
- New grad NPs with solid school-based or pediatric RN experience are welcome to apply!
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Salary: $120,000–$140,000
- Low daily patient volume
- Full-time, 12-month schedule with meaningful summer scheduling flexibility
- The chance to build lasting relationships within a school community and truly impact student wellness
If you're passionate about pediatric care and ready to lead with heart, we'd love to hear from you!
Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups.
If you would like to learn more about the opportunities we offer, please submit your CV for consideration here.