Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Primary Care - Seaford

Nemours; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental & vision benefits

Wellness program

CME days and dollars

403(b) with employer match

Licensure and dues allowance afterhire

Tuition reimbursement & tuition-dis…

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health in Seaford, Delaware seeks an experienced Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant for primary pediatric care, including well-child visits, sick-child care, and immunizations.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, family education, and EMR documentation. Requires Delaware RN/APRN license, CSR prescriptive authority, Delaware DEA, and BLS. Three years of related clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted Delaware or compact state RN and APRN licensure.
• Delaware prescriptive authority (CSR).
• Delaware DEA with a Delaware address and BLS from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient assessments including history and physical examinations.
• Formulating assessment and treatment plans of pediatric patients.
• Communicating with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition.
• Educating parents/caregivers on patient condition and plan of care.
• Triaging and responding to phone calls from patient families.
• Accurately recording patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

RN/APRn licensure

Delaware CSR prescriptive authority

Delaware DEA with Delaware address

BLS (American Heart Association)

Independent practice ability

Job description

Job Description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant for our Seaford, Delaware office! At Nemours Children's Health, Seaford, we see patients for primary care medical needs like well-child checkups, sick-child care and immunizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient assessments including history and physical examinations
• Formulating assessment and treatment plans of pediatric patients
• Communicating with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition
• Educating parents/caregivers on patient condition and plan of care
• Triaging and responding to phone calls from patient families
• Accurately recording patient information in the electronic medical record
• The NP must be able to work independently as well as part of multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, life, dental & vision benefits for Associates and their dependents
• Wellness program
• CME days and dollars
• 403(b) with employer match
• Licensure and dues allowance after hire
• Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various Universities for Associates and their dependents
• Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave

Qualifications

• PNP- Active unrestricted Delaware or compact state RN and APRN licensure, Delaware prescriptive authority (CSR), Delaware DEA with a Delaware address, and a BLS from the American Heart Association.
• PA-C- Active unrestriced Delaware Physician Assistance license or compact state, National Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; DE Prescriptive Authority; DE Federal DEA; BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Three years of related clinical experience required
• Excellent written, phone, and interpersonal communication skills required.

If you’re looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

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.

About The Team

At Nemours Children’s, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.

We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is a 220-bed, internationally recognized pediatric hospital and the only Level I pediatric trauma center and Level IV NICU in the state.

In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, Nemours Children’s, Delaware is a Top 10 children’s hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region with eight nationally ranked specialties, including Top 10 in orthopedics and Top 15 in diabetes and endocrinology.

A Level I Children’s Surgery Center and three-time Magnet®-recognized organization, Nemours Children’s continues a $130 million campus expansion enhancing cardiology, oncology, maternal fetal medicine, and surgical services.

Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington offers an ideal blend of historic charm, economic vitality, and East Coast accessibility. Located along the scenic Brandywine River, the city features vibrant cultural districts, acclaimed restaurants, museums, performing arts venues, and miles of parks and trails.

Residents enjoy convenient access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., along with Amtrak service throughout the Northeast Corridor. Wilmington’s strong financial, health care, and life sciences sectors, combined with excellent schools and diverse neighborhoods, make it an attractive place for professionals and families seeking both opportunity and quality of life.