Pediatric General Surgery APP – Trauma Care & Leadership

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 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.