Advanced Practice Provider Surgery - Day Shift

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

140d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for General Surgery to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a day shift position with possible other coverage as needed . The APP reports to and functions directly under the supervision of the attending surgeon. Duties include making hospital rounds with physicians, pre-operative history and physicals, evaluating and managing patients, writing admitting/pre-op/post-op orders, any other procedures as deemed necessary for patient care as directed by the supervising surgeons, and providing coordination of assigned division specialty programs. This position also offers a pathway to first assist duties to include OR time and procedures such as chest tubes, suturing lacerations, incision drainage of abscess, participation in trauma resuscitation secondary tertiary survey, evaluation of abdominal pain and consultations, in both the emergency and operative areas. 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 not be substituted for this requirement. A background in surgery is strongly preferred for this position. #LI-KN1 Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families. To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org. At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care. We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here. Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, a 220-bed facility located in Wilmington, serves as a Level IV NICU and the only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the state. For more than 80 years, its world-renowned care, education and research capabilities have healed hundreds of thousands of children and provided training for thousands of pediatric specialists across the U.S. In 2023–24, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital in five pediatric specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery and orthopedics. The hospital is a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition highlights the center's improved surgical quality, reduced complications, lower costs and saved lives. Our nursing program has earned Magnet status for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, demonstrating excellence in health care. We collaborate closely with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, providing pediatric specialty care for newborns and in the emergency department, and collaborating closely on research and care for complex conditions. Wilmington, Delaware Living in Wilmington, Delaware offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city is known for its vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks and proximity to major East Coast cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, shopping districts and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Brandywine River. Wilmington is also a hub for business and employment.

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 not be substituted for this requirement.

Nice To Haves

A background in surgery is strongly preferred for this position.

Responsibilities

making hospital rounds with physicians
pre-operative history and physicals
evaluating and managing patients
writing admitting/pre-op/post-op orders
any other procedures as deemed necessary for patient care as directed by the supervising surgeons
providing coordination of assigned division specialty programs
first assist duties to include OR time and procedures such as chest tubes
suturing lacerations
incision drainage of abscess
participation in trauma resuscitation secondary tertiary survey
evaluation of abdominal pain and consultations, in both the emergency and operative areas

Benefits

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

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