Do pediatric nurse practitioners work in hospitals?

The job of pediatric nurses is to provide appropriate medical care and attention to infants, children and adolescents. To this end, they often apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of work environments and medical sectors.

Where do pediatric nurses work?

Because pediatric nurses work with children, they can be found in many different settings, such as pediatric hospitals, general hospitals, pediatric clinics, health centers and other facilities specializing in pediatric medicine. They even sometimes make house calls to care for homebound patients, either to provide a particular treatment or to assist in their care.

On the other hand, no matter where they work, pediatric nurses support specialist physicians, health care assistants, physiotherapists and other nurses. In addition, they also collaborate with social workers and educational psychologists.

Tasks of a pediatric nurse

Pediatric nurses must perform multiple tasks on a daily basis, regardless of where they work. They are responsible for performing routine checkups, attending to wounds and injuries, and assessing any symptoms that may require further consultation.

Likewise, pediatric nurses must calm anxious patients and worried parents. On the other hand, they can also prescribe medications, administer vaccinations and take samples.

On the other hand, pediatric nurses are increasingly performing tasks traditionally performed by pediatric physicians, which bodes well for the long-term job outlook.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Salaries

According to the web portal Salary.com, nurses specializing in pediatrics on average earn an annual salary of $109,000, approximately. This means that they get $52 per hour. On the other hand, those professionals with higher incomes in the 90th percentile, on average, can earn more than $119,000 per year.

Top Paying States

In the following list you will find the states with the best salary for nurses in the United States according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):

  • California: the average salary is $57.96, while the average annual salary is around $120,560.
  • Hawaii: the hourly wage is approximately $50.40 per hour and the annual salary ranges from $104,830 per year.
  • Massachusetts: the hourly pay is $46.47 per hour, while the annual salary is $96,250.

Cities with the best salary

On the other hand, the cities in the United States with the best salary for nurses according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will be mentioned below:

  • San Francisco, California: the average hourly wage is $71.73 and annually the average salary is $149,200.
  • San Jose, California: approximately the hourly wage is $70.61 and the average annual wage is $146,870.
  • Vallejo, California: hourly pay is $68.34 and annually the salary is $142,140.
  • Sacramento, California: hourly pay is $64.59 and annually is $134,350.
  • Salinas, California: the average hourly pay is $63.54 and annually the average salary is $132,160.

In conclusion, pediatric nurses work in hospitals, as well as in other medical centers where they are required. In addition, the salary may vary depending on the state and city where they work.

Marlene J. Shockley

My name is Marlene J. Shockley, and I am a Registered Nurse (RN). I have always been interested in helping people and Nursing seemed like the perfect career for me. After completing my Nursing Degree, I worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home health care. I have also had the opportunity to work as a Travelling Nurse, which has allowed me to see different parts of the country and meet new people. No matter where I am working, I enjoy getting to know my patients and their families and helping them through whatever medical challenges they may be facing.