Trauma NP/PA — Level I Center, Growth & CE Benefits

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 121,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued Education Time

PTO + 12-Week Parental Leave

Career Growth Opportunities

403(b) with Employer Match

Annual Quality Incentive Bonus

Job summary

ChristianaCare is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join the Trauma Program. The successful candidate will work closely with trauma attendings, surgeons, and subspecialists to manage care under approved protocols, contributing to Level 1 verification and ongoing program initiatives.

The role requires day, evening, weekend, and holiday duties, with opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree as an APRN or graduate from an ARC-PA Accredited program.
• State license or license eligible for NP or PA in Delaware.
• Acute Care NP license required.
• Experience in the acute care setting preferred.
• ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with trauma attendings and surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and trauma hospitalists to manage trauma patients.
• Assist in verification and designation as a Level 1 Trauma Center at Christiana Hospital, including improvement initiatives and teaching.
• Cover day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required.

Skills

Trauma care

Acute care

Team collaboration

ACLS

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

ChristianaCare is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join the Trauma Program. The successful candidate will work closely with trauma attendings, surgeons, and subspecialists to manage care under approved protocols, contributing to Level 1 verification and ongoing program initiatives.

The role requires day, evening, weekend, and holiday duties, with opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and a competitive benefits package.