Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Surgery

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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 provide general surgery and trauma care for patients from 0 through 21 years of age, functioning independently and collaboratively within an interprofessional team.

Coverage includes overnight, weekend, and day shifts with emphasis on prioritizing workload, communication, and high-quality pediatric care in both hospital and outpatient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current certification by appropriate certifying body.
• Active Delaware PA license or Pediatric NP license.
• AHA BLS, PALS and ATLS.
• Minimum of 3 years pediatric experience, surgery background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general surgery and trauma care for patients from birth to 21 years old.
• Function independently and collaboratively within an interprofessional team.
• Participate in trauma resuscitation and in surgical/trauma consultations hospital-wide.
• Coordinate care with families in hospital and outpatient settings.

Skills

Written communication

Phone communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

Physician Assistant program

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 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.