Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Surgery

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

403B with match

Licensure & CME allowance

PSLF eligible

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team. This APP will work independently and with the team to provide surgical and trauma care for patients aged 0–21 years.

Responsibilities include coordinating care with families in hospital and outpatient settings, participating in trauma resuscitation, and supporting surgical consultations with an interprofessional team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current certification by appropriate certifying body (NCCPA or ANCC for PNP).
• Clear and active Delaware license as PA or as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• ACLS/BLS, PALS and ATLS certifications as required.
• Minimum 3 years of pediatric experience, surgery background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general surgery and trauma care for patients from 0 through 21 years old.
• Communicate with families and coordinate care in hospital and outpatient settings.
• Participate in trauma resuscitation and surgical/trauma consultations.
• Work with an interprofessional team across shifts including overnight, weekend, and day coverage.

Skills

Pediatric care

Trauma resuscitation

Team collaboration

Education

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program

Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Nemours Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team in Wilmington, DE. This APP will function independently and collaboratively to provide general surgery and trauma care for patients from 0 through 21 years of age. This Advanced Practice Provider will be responsible for communicating with families and coordinating care in both the hospital and outpatient setting. Additional responsibilities include participation in trauma resuscitation in addition to surgical and trauma consultations throughout the hospital. Coverage expectations include a combination of overnight, weekend and day shifts. Interested candidates should possess the ability to prioritize work, be self-directed, and work well independently and within an interprofessional team. Excellent written, phone, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Interested applicants should possess the ability to function at a high level in an interprofessional team environment as well as an independent provider.

Department & Position Highlights:

• We are the only level 1 pediatric trauma center in Delaware
• Our team has access to state‑of‑the‑art technology including robotic surgery, advanced laparoscopic techniques and ECMO
• Structured APP support systems including mentorship and wellness initiatives
• Opportunities for career growth including leadership roles, education and quality improvement initiatives
• Participation in multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives focusing on outcomes tracking, enhanced recovery protocols and safety initiatives specific to pediatric surgery

• Nemours is known for innovation and collaboration with a strong focus on APP professional growth. The general surgery APP team goes well beyond bedside care – we are educators, researchers and leaders devoted to shaping the future of pediatric general surgery

What We Offer:

• Competitive base compensation
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• Relocation packages and 403B with employer match
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not‑for‑profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Culture that prioritizes work life balance while maintaining high standards of pediatric care

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, NPs will require acute care certification
• Current certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physicians' Assistants
• Clear and active license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Delaware or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• America Heart Association BLS, PALS and ATLS
• Minimum of 3 years of pediatric experience, other job experience may be substituted for this requirement. A background in surgery is strongly preferred for this position.