NP/PA - Standard Hospitalist

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 118,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly incentive plan (up to 5%)

APC Advancement Model with stipend

PTO & PTO Cash Out

CME Allowance + CME Days

Health, dental and vision

403b

Malpractice insurance (fully paid)

Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks)

Job summary

ChristianaCare Hospitalist Partners (CCHP) seeks Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join a large hospital-employed team serving Newark and Wilmington, DE, and Elkton, MD. Eligible for full-time or part-time roles with comprehensive inpatient coverage and collaboration with hospitalist physicians.

Positions offer competitive compensation, annual incentive plan up to 5%, CME allowance, generous PTO, and robust benefits within a national health system renowned for quality care and

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Delaware.
• Acute Care NP license required.
• Prescriptive Authority or eligibility for Delaware.
• DEA registration required.
• ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform admissions, cross coverage and discharges for patients admitted under observation or inpatient status.
• Assess health status via complete physical examination and medical history.
• Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team.
• Order, interpret and perform diagnostic tests or labs as needed.
• Document in the electronic health record (EHR) including H&P, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in discharge planning and resource allocation.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects and development of guidelines.

Job description

Job Details

ChristianaCare is currently looking for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join ChristianaCare Hospitalist Partners (CCHP), a large and established hospital employed group of over 150 physicians and 30 advanced practice clinicians servicing 3 hospital campuses (1,336 beds) in Newark and Wilmington, DE and Elkton, MD.

The selected candidate will provide clinical management to inpatients and patients under observation care at the Delaware campuses located in Newark and Wilmington with the support and collaboration by a hospitalist physician.

Full-time and part-time positions available.

Standard Hospitalist APC Details

• Full time:
  • 16-week block (including two full weekends) rotating between day shift and swing shift
  • Day shift 8:00AM – 5:00PM
  • Swing shift 2:00PM – 12:00AM midnight

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Yearly incentive plan with payout of up to 5% of base salary
• Optional APC Professional Advancement Model with stipend
• Generous PTO and PTO Cash Out Program
• $2,750 CME Allowance + 5 CME Days
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 403b and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Clinical Duties

• Performing admissions, cross coverage, and discharges on patients admitted under observation status or inpatient status.
• Assesses health status of assigned patients through complete physical examination and medical history.
• Analyze patient data and formulate an individualize plan of care based on patient assessment and needs in collaboration with the physician, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of prescribed management plan.
• Establish priorities based on patient needs and act on these accordingly.
• Order, interpret, and/or perform necessary diagnostic testing or labs.
• Initiate referral to appropriate resources and services.
• Foster efficient patient flow through system or discharge.
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), which includes history and physical (H&P), consults, progress notes, orders, and discharge summaries.
• Submit billing in a timely fashion according to policy.
• Utilize teaching/learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge to promote and provide education and counseling to the patient and/or family including teach back.
• Act as a liaison for patients, families, and other health professionals.
• Participate in discharge planning, resource allocation, and/or family meetings.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of best practice guidelines/protocols, quality and performanceimprovement projects, algorithms, and research.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist in efforts to improve patient satisfaction scores
• Strive for the highest quality in all aspects of work performance and assume responsibility for improving care/services including onboarding of new team members.
• Learns and uses new information, skills and knowledge.
• Maintains privileges, mandatory education, and regulatory requirements as needed for area of specialization.

Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Delaware
• Acute Care NP license required
• Prescriptive Authority or eligibility for the state of Delaware
• DEA registration required
• ACLS required

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 $117,970.00 - $148,885.00

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/