Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Surgery

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

403B with employer match

Licensure, CME and dues allowance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team in Wilmington, DE. You will independently and jointly provide surgical and trauma care for patients from 0 to 21 years old across hospital and outpatient settings.

You will participate in trauma resuscitation and multidisciplinary quality initiatives while enjoying mentorship and professional growth within a not-for-profit system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program or a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program.
• NPs require acute care certification; NCCPA certification is required.
• Delaware license to practice as PA or valid NP license; BLS/PALS/ATLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide general surgery and trauma care for ages 0–21 years.
• Coordinate care with families in hospital and ambulatory settings.
• Participate in trauma resuscitation and surgical/trauma consultations.
• Prioritize, work independently, and collaborate with an interprofessional team.

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Trauma care

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

PA program

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program

ACLS/PALS/ATLS

Tools

Robotic surgery

Laparoscopic techniques

ECMO

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Surgery (Finance)

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.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .