NP/PA - Cardiac Surgery Step Down Unit

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); Vor Ort; USD 123.000 - 154.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

CME Paid Time and Allowance

12 weeks Paid Protected Parental Leave

Career Growth

403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan

Zusammenfassung

ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in the Cardiac Surgery Professional Services in Newark, Delaware. This full-time step-down position offers eight 10-hour shifts per two-week pay period with rotating weekends and a competitive base salary plus an annual quality incentive bonus.

The role provides comprehensive care for cardiac surgery patients across the continuum, including pre-operative assessments, post-operative step-down

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Acute Care NP program.
• Must be certified or eligible for NCCPA or ANCC certification.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Delaware and have prescriptive authority with DEA registration.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive care for cardiac surgery patients across the continuum of care.
• Perform pre-operative assessments and post-operative step-down management.
• Conduct daily rounding and complete progress notes and discharge planning.
• Assist with admissions as needed and perform bedside procedures.

Kenntnisse

ACLS certification

Cardiac surgery experience

Prescriptive authority

DEA registration

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

Delaware licensure eligible

Jobbeschreibung

ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in the Cardiac Surgery Professional Services. This is a full-time step-down position that promotes a work/life balance located in Newark, Delaware

Why ChristianaCare?

• Schedule consists of eight 10-hour shifts per two-week pay period, including rotating weekends (typically every third weekend).
• Provide comprehensive care for cardiac surgery patients across the continuum of care, including consultations, pre-operative assessments, post-operative step-down management, and daily rounding.
• Complete daily progress notes, discharge planning and documentation, and occasional admissions.
• Perform bedside procedures, including chest tube removal and temporary pacing wire removal.
• Join a program that manages patients undergoing a wide range of complex cardiac procedures, including CABG, Valve, Complex Aortic, TAVR, Endografts, LVAD, and ECMO surgeries.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive Bonus
• CME Paid Time and Allowance
• 12 weeks Paid Protected Parental Leave
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
• Must be certified or eligible for certification by either the NCCPA or ANCC
• One year of cardiac surgery experience preferred
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Delaware.
• Must possess prescriptive authority and DEA registration, or be eligible to obtain both in the State of Delaware.
• ACLS certification required

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.

ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.

Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.

Annual Compensation Range $122,903.00 - $154,147.00 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Jun 30, 2027

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/